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Personal profile
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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A more sustainable textile and fashion industry
Niinimäki, K., 2022, Designing Change : New opportunities for organisations. Valtonen, A. & Nikkinen, P. (eds.). Espoo, Finland: Aalto ARTS Books, p. 38-45 8 p. (Aalto University publication series ART + DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE; vol. 2022, no. 2).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Breaking Ground – 8 ways research shaped our world
Niinimäki, K., 7 Apr 2022Research output: Artistic and non-textual form › Exhibition › Art in coproduction › peer-review
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Designers – the agents of change
Kääriäinen, P. & Niinimäki, K., 2022, Designing Change : New Opportunities for Organisations. Valtonen, A. & Nikkinen, P. (eds.). Espoo: Aalto ARTS Books, p. 58-63 6 p. (Aalto University publication series ART + DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE; vol. 2022, no. 2).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Fashion consumption during COVID-19 : Comparative analysis of changing acquisition practices across nine countries and implications for sustainability
Vladimirova, K., Henninger, C. E., Joyner-Martinez, C., Iran, S., Diddi, S., Durrani, M., Iyer, K., Jestratijevic, I., McCormick, H., Niinimäki, K., Thangavelu, P., Sauerwein, M., Singh, R., Simek, P. & Wallaschkowski, S., 14 Apr 2022, In: Cleaner and responsible consumption . 5, 13 p., 100056.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Fit for the future : Garment quality and product lifetimes in a CE context.
Piippo, R., Niinimäki, K. & Aakko, M., 10 Jan 2022, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 14, 2, 726.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)55 Downloads (Pure)
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
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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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Journal of Cleaner Production (Journal)
Kirsi Niinimäki (Reviewer)
2 Feb 2022 → 20 Feb 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
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Niinimäki, K. NEW COTTON project: The New Cotton Project harnesses collaboration and cutting-edge technology to create circular fashion. Going Circular European innovation projects for a new economy, EU summit.
Kirsi Niinimäki (Speaker)
24 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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FL_Fashion Sustainability – International Conference (Event)
Kirsi Niinimäki (Reviewer)
1 Aug 2022 → 30 Nov 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of conference article
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Product Lifetimes and the Environment
Kirsi Niinimäki (Member)
10 Jan 2022 → 20 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Membership of an organizing committee or other positions of trust of a conference or a seminar
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Workshop on Inclusive and Intersectional Research and Analysis in Engineering and Computer Science
Kirsi Niinimäki (Member)
25 Aug 2022 → 26 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participant of a conference, workshop, session or tutorial
Press / Media
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Depop on Z-sukupolven kauppapaikka, jossa nuoret myyvät käytettyjä vaatteita toisilleen – vaatebrändit yrittävät pysyä kehityksessä mukana
03/08/2022
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Fast fashion is ruining the planet – here’s how to make it sustainable
02/06/2022
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Tuunattuja mummonmekkoja ja moneen kertaan paikattuja farkunhaaroja – "ylikuumentunut vaateteollisuus" herätti kiinnostuksen vetoketjujen vaihtoon ja nukanpoistoon
30/04/2022
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