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Artistic and research interests
Kirsi Niinimäki is Associate Professor in Design, especially Fashion Research, and the leader of the Fashion/Textiles Futures research group. Throughout her research Niinimäki aims towards a new, holistic understanding in the field of sustainable fashion and textiles and therefore her focus is on the connection between design, manufacturing systems, business models and consumption habits. Circular economy, strategic design, design practices and multidisciplinary collaboration are the base for her scientific knowledge building.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Arts (Art and Design), Aalto-yliopiston taideteollinen korkeakoulu
Award Date: 19 Dec 2011
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Research Output
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A Mixed-Method Study of Design Practices and Designers’ Roles in Sustainable-Minded Clothing Companies
Karell, E. & Niinimäki, K., Jun 2020, In : Sustainability . 12, 11, 25 p., 4680.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Conditions for experiential knowledge exchange in collaborative research across the sciences and creative practice
Groth, C., Pevere, M., Niinimäki, K. & Kääriäinen, P., 19 Sep 2020, In : CoDesign. 16, 4, p. 328-344 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Innovating in the context of bio- and circular economy
Niinimäki, K., 17 Nov 2020, The Nordic Report 03. Stockholm, Vol. 03. p. 81-84 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › General public
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Kestävä kehitys tekstiili- ja vaateteollisuudessa: kiertotaloutta, uutta kumppanuutta ja laajennettua vastuuta
Niinimäki, K., 20 Sep 2020, In : Tekstiililehti. 3/2020, p. 32-33 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
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Repairing fashion cultures: From disposable to repairable
Niinimäki, K. & Durrani, M., 20 Nov 2020, Transitioning to Responsible Consumption and Production. McNeill, L. (ed.). Basel: MDPI AG, p. 154-168 15 p. (Transitioning to sustainability).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
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New Cotton: Demonstration and launch of high performance, biodegradable, regenerated New Cotton textiles to consumer markets through an innovative, circular supply chain using Infinited Fiber technology
01/10/2020 → 01/01/2024
Project: EU: Framework programmes funding
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BF New Cotton Niinimäki H2020
01/08/2020 → 31/12/2022
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding
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Sun-Powered Textiles/A80329
Niinimäki, K., Palovuori, E., Ilen, E., Zmatekova, Z., Blomstedt, B., Halme, J., Helasuo, P., Elsehrawy, F., Wederhorn, L. & Blomstedt, B.
01/06/2019 → 30/04/2022
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding
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BioColour: Bio Based Dyes and Pigments for Colour Palette
Grundmann, J., Niinimäki, K., Lauri, P. & Fossheim, I.
01/06/2019 → 31/08/2022
Project: Academy of Finland: Strategic research funding
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Sustainable textile systems: Co-creating resource-wise business for Finland in global textile networks
Niinimäki, K., Karell, E., Saramäki, R. & Aakko, M.
01/06/2019 → 31/08/2022
Project: Academy of Finland: Strategic research funding
Prizes
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Aalto ARTS grant
Niinimäki, Kirsi (Recipient), Leppisaari, Anna-Mari (Recipient) & Fagerlund, Hilkka-Maija (Recipient), 31 Mar 2019
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Award, EVTEK Institute of Art and Design
Niinimäki, Kirsi (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Award, EVTEK Institute of Art and Design
Niinimäki, Kirsi (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Award of best oral presentation in conference From Fiber to Consumers: Convergent Approach to Fashion Stream & Eco & Tech
Niinimäki, Kirsi (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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City of Helsinki / Taivallahden leikkipuisto: Installation, First Prize to work group Keskinen, Niinimäki, Seppä
Niinimäki, Kirsi (Recipient), 1986
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Statement to fast fashion consumption. Sustainable Consumption & Social Justice in an Urbanizing World; SCORAI International Conference 10.6.2020. Boston USA.
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
10 Jun 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Muodin kulutus ennen ja nyt
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
20 Nov 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Pre-examination for Paul Yuille; Does the customer know best?
Kirsi Niinimäki (Examiner)
31 Jan 2020Activity: Examination types › Pre-examination of dissertation or acting as opponent to doctoral students
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Tieteiden yö: Piiloöljy-ilta
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
16 Jan 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Niinimäki, K. ”Fashion in a circular economy”
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
18 Nov 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
Press / Media
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VTT and Aalto University: information on dyeing methods promotes the circular economy of textiles
11/12/2020 → 18/12/2020
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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VTT ja Aalto-yliopisto: Tieto värjäysmenetelmistä edistää tekstiilien kiertotaloutta
12/12/2020
1 item of Media coverage
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VTT ja Aalto-yliopisto: Tieto värjäysmenetelmistä edistää tekstiilien kiertotaloutta
11/12/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Circular fashion finds a good fit in Finland - thisisFINLAND
27/10/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance