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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 Development 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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BioColours: Sustainable stories from nature, lab and industry
Niinimäki, K. (ed.) & Lohmann, J. (ed.), 2023, Espoo: Aalto ARTS Books. 304 p.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Scientific › peer-review
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Circular Textiles platform MOOC (massive online open course)
Moreira, N. & Niinimäki, K., 14 Feb 2023Research output: Artistic and non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products › Professional
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Color Matters: an exploratory study on the role of color on clothing consumption choices.
Durrani, M. & Niinimäki, K., 29 May 2023, In: Clothing Cultures. 8, 2, p. 219–241 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Colour collaboration
Niinimäki, K., Tommila, N. & Räisänen, R., 2023, Biocolours: Sustainable stories from nature, lab and industry. Niinimäki, K. & Lohmann, J. (eds.). Espoo: Aalto University, p. 293-311 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Designing experimental aesthetics with structural colour
Yau, N., Klockars, K. & Niinimäki, K., 2023, Biocolours: Sustainable stories from nature, lab and industry. Niinimäki, K. & Lohmann, J. (eds.). Espoo: Aalto University, p. 187-209 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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FINIX 2nd phase: Kohti kestäviä tekstiilisysteemejä: Resurssiviisaan globaalin tekstiililiiketoiminnan yhteiskehittäminen Suomeen Sustainable textile systems: Co-creating resource-wise business for Finland in global textile networks
Niinimäki, K., Lewe, E., Korhonen, A. & Cura, K.
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: Academy of Finland: Strategic research funding
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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
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Award, EVTEK Institute of Art and Design
Niinimäki, Kirsi (Recipient), 2006
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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
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Activities
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Niinimäki, K. Garment quality and product lifetimes. In innovation in circular & biobased textiles -webinar, European Masterclass 29.6. organized by Textile ETP/Lutz Walter
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
29 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public talk to non-academic audience (public outreach)
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Product Lifetimes and the Environment
Kirsi Niinimäki (Chair)
31 May 2023 → 2 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Chair of a conference, workshop, panel, session, tutorial or event
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The EUTOPIA Science and Innovation Post-doctoral Program, a program funded by the EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND and run by the EUTOPIA European University Alliance, on behalf of the universities of CY Cergy Paris (FR), Pompeu Fabra (ES), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE), Göteborgs (SE), Ljubljana (SI) and Warwick (UK).
Kirsi Niinimäki (Examiner)
1 Mar 2023 → 28 Mar 2023Activity: Academic assessments › Evaluation of funding applications
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Transformation conference, connecting the fashion industry through innovation and creativity, Helsinki-Stockholm, by Scandinavian mind, in panel discussion, 25.5.2023
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
25 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public talk to non-academic audience (public outreach)
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Tieteen Päivät (Science Forum)
Kirsi Niinimäki (Member)
14 Jan 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organization of a workshop, panel, session, tutorial or event
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Aalto University and Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus Oy explored new ways to recycle discarded books
Kirsi Niinimäki & Michael Hummel
26/10/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Pikamuodista hitaaseen muotiin? – Miten me pukeudumme tulevaisuudessa, professori Kirsi Niinimäki?
20/09/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Pikamuodista hitaaseen muotiin? – Miten me pukeudumme tulevaisuudessa, professori Kirsi Niinimäki?
20/09/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Suutari Anu Klemola tekee kenkiä vanhoista matoista ja säilyketölkeistä – professori opettaisi myös tavalliset ihmiset tuunaamaan vaatteitaan
29/08/2023
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