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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.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Arts and Design, Aalto University
Award Date: 19 Dec 2011
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Designing for and with garment repair: an exploration of future possibilities
Durrani, M., Niinimäki, K. & McLauchlan, S., 2021, PLATE Product Lifetimes And The Environment 2019 - Conference Proceedings. Nissen, N. & Jaeger-Erben, M. (eds.). Berlin: TU Berlin University Press, p. 227-231 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Emerging DIY activities to enable well-being and connected societies
Niinimäki, K., Durrani, M. & Kohtala, C., 1 Mar 2021, In: Craft Research. 12, 1, p. 9-29 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Quality matters: reviewing the connections between perceived quality and clothing use time
Aakko, M. & Niinimäki, K., 25 May 2021, In: JOURNAL OF FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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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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Author Correction: The environmental price of fast fashion (Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, (2020), 1, 4, (189-200), 10.1038/s43017-020-0039-9)
Niinimäki, K., Peters, G., Dahlbo, H., Perry, P., Rissanen, T. & Gwilt, A., May 2020, In: Nature Reviews Earth and Environment. 1, 5, p. 278 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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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
Niinimäki, K., Karell, E. & Moreira, N.
01/10/2020 → 30/09/2023
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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BioColour: Bio Based Dyes and Pigments for Colour Palette
Grundmann, J., Niinimäki, K., Lauri, P., Fossheim, I., Hidalgo Uribe, L. & Karjalainen, H.
01/06/2019 → 31/08/2022
Project: Academy of Finland: Strategic 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. & Ilen, E.
01/06/2019 → 30/06/2022
Project: Business Finland: Other 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), 2007
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 of best oral presentation in conference From Fiber to Consumers: Convergent Approach to Fashion Stream & Eco & Tech
Niinimäki, Kirsi (Recipient), 2012
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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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Sustainable Production and Consumption (Journal)
Kirsi Niinimäki (Reviewer)
1 Nov 2020 → 21 Nov 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
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Biotech Talks - NewSilk
Pirjo Kääriäinen (Organiser), Kirsi Niinimäki (Member), Pirita Lauri (Organiser) & Markus Linder (Chair)
10 Sep 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Design Journal (Journal)
Kirsi Niinimäki (Reviewer)
15 Mar 2020 → 15 Apr 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
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Miten pienentää hiilijalanjälkeä designin kautta?
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
20 May 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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External evaluator
Kirsi Niinimäki (Visitor)
15 Nov 2020 → 15 Jan 2021Activity: Other activity types › Other expert tasks or merit
Press / Media
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Alternatives for fast fashion by front-row player Finland
21/09/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Vaatteiden korjauspalveluille olisi kysyntää ja vaatteiden ympäristövaikutuksista halutaan lisää tietoa
29/06/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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83 prosenttia suomalaisista olisi valmis kulkemaan paikatuissa vaatteissa – tekstiilien vastuullisuus ja kestävyys kiinnostavat kuluttajia yhä enemmän
29/06/2021
1 item of Media coverage
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Muotisuunnittelija Rolf Ekroth käytti oljista tehtyä kangasta uuteen mallistoonsa – upouuden materiaalin loi suomalainen energiajätti
22/02/2021
1 item of Media coverage
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