Dario Vidal is a designer whose creative journey thrives at the intersection of art and design. With a deep interest in exploring the potential of digital tools, his artistic vision is shaped particularly by the realms of algorithm-aided design and digital fabrication. From 3D modeling and rendering to 3D printing and prototyping, he harnesses technology as a catalyst for unleashing his creative vision.

With a diverse range of projects spanning exhibition, product, furniture, and graphic design, as well as installations and artistic endeavors, Dario has had the opportunity to showcase his work in cities like Stockholm, Milan, Vienna, and Helsinki. He has also participated in design competitions, where his concepts in graphic design, coin design, and product design have received recognition and advanced into production.

Having graduated from Aalto University with a Master of Arts degree, Dario has also pursued additional studies in Industrial Design in Barcelona. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in design principles and a deep understanding of the intersection between art and functionality.

Honors, awards and grants:

2023 Commemorative coin design competition - First place - Mint of Finland - Social & Healthcare services
2022 Recipient of AVEK CreaDemo grant
2021 Cultural Gala trophy design competition - First place - Design Museum
2020 Commemorative coin design competition - Second place - Mint of Finland - Erasmus+ program
2019 Commemorative coin design competition - Third place - Mint of Finland - University of Turku 100 years
2019 Commemorative coin design competition - First place - Mint of Finland - 100 years of the Constitution Act of Finland
2018 Recipient of the Design Club Scholarship by the Design Museum and Aalto University
2017 Honorable Mention - Commemorative coin design competition - Mint of Finland - Finland in 100 years
2017 Winner of Danske Bank credit card graphic design competition
2017 Winner of Mastermark Suomi100 design competition; collaboration with designer Antonio Gurrola

Collections:

2023 Sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelut commemorative silver coin 20€ - private collections (1 400 coins minted)
2023 Sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelut commemorative coin 2€ - private collections (5 500 proof coins + 400 000 standard coins minted)
2019 Suomen Hallitusmuoto 1919 commemorative golden coin 100€ - private collections (1 300 coins minted, 100 numbered)
2019 Suomen Hallitusmuoto 1919 commemorative coin 2€ - private collections (500 000 standard coins minted)
2019 Plethora IV - HUS Art Collection
2018 Plethora II - Finnish State Art Deposit Collection

Group and solo exhibitions:

2024 Plethora IV - Taide pidentää ikää – reseptejä HUSin taidekokoelmasta - Taidehalli, Helsinki
2022 Tree of Life - What if? Alternative futures Exhibition - Design Museum, Helsinki
2020 Luu Stool - Wood Wonders Exhibition - Helsinki Airport
2019 Luu Stool - From Data To Furniture - Vienna Design Week
2019 Luu Stool - Stockholm Furniture Fair
2018 Self-folding Composite Surfaces - Sustainability Revolutions exhibition - Dipoli, Espoo
2017 Nakuna Exhibition - Milan Design Week

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