TEX-lamps/ Uni-OH Launch 2025

Flat–Glow–Link is a series of events by Studio D-ja that unfold around the launch of our paper TEX-lamps and conceptual Uni-OH earrings. Through performances, exhibitions, and gatherings, the series invites you to explore the poetic space between material, emotion, and everyday rituals.

Flat begins with the origins—paper, textiles, and the forms we fold into meaning. Glow celebrates warmth and presence, with light, movement, and conversation. Link explores the quiet bonds we form—with objects, with spaces, with each other.

The program includes a product launch party, Uni-OH themed dance performance, a 10-day exhibition at Lokal Gallery, and a weekend at Nest for Soul featuring a panel talk, cafe pop-up, life drawing, and a hands-on papermaking workshop.

Join us in this unfolding narrative of design, light, and connection.

 

PRODUCT LAUNCH & SOLO EXHIBITION

20–30.8.2025
Sun–Thur 13–19
Fri–Sat 13–20  

Lokal Gallery
Annankatu 9, Helsinki

Event schedule

Step into the light-filled world of Studio D-ja’s launch exhibition at Lokal Gallery!

As part of our Flat–Glow–Link launch series, this 10-day solo show unveils our new paper lighting collection, TEX-lamps, alongside Uni-OH, a series of conceptual earrings exploring body-object connection.

Set in the heart of Helsinki, the exhibition invites you to slow down and experience light, texture, and quiet design rituals through objects and spatial storytelling. Special highlights include a live body performance, designer-guided tours, and an evening opening gathering.

We welcome you to join us in this space of stillness, curiosity, and cross-cultural design.

20.8 Wed
13:00–17:00 Launch Preview (Press & PRO)
18:00–21:00 Opening Party

23.8 Sat
13:30/ 16:00 Body-Object Performance

24.8 Sun
14:00/ 16:00 Designer Guide

30.8 Sat
14:00/ 16:00 Designer Guide

 

D-JA LIVING ROOM HANGOUT (during Helsinki Design Week)

6.–7.9.2025
Nest for Soul
Albertinkatu 9, Helsinki

Event schedule

Join Studio D-ja for a weekend of light, material, and quiet encounters during Helsinki Design Week. We’re popping up at Nest for Soul in the heart of Punavuori—Helsinki’s creative hub known for its independent galleries, cafés, and design boutiques.

The D-ja Living Room Hangout invites you to slow down and take part in a series of laid-back design happenings: panel talks, a café pop-up, life model drawing, and hands-on paper workshops.

Come explore the area, have a coffee, and spend an inspiring afternoon/ evening with us.

6.9 Sat
13–14:30 | Design Talk: Crafting Glow – Paper, Culture and the Language of Light (Panelist line-up coming soon!)
19–20:30 | Life Drawing Session: Explore human-object interaction with performance and installation artist Tuuli Malla

7.9 Sat
14–17:00 | Hands-on workshops:
- Papermix paper-moulding workshop by French–Finnish Design studio JaM
- Paper yarn tea-mat crochet workshop by Studio D-ja

*Limited spots available for life drawing (€15/person).
Reserve your place via online form.

All other events are free and open to everyone, welcome to walk in and join us!