Maarit Salolainen
I am Professor of Textile Design at Department of Design and co-founder of the Design Practice Research group. My work focuses on textile design practice, with a particular interest in bridging industry and academia to address systemic sustainability challenges in the textile industry. I lead the Horizon EU-funded MELANGE project. which addresses colour design practices within the textile industry.
I am Head of the MA Major in Fashion and Textile Design. My educational interest has been on renewing textile studio pedagogy and linking textile studies to fashion education. I am passionate about advancing textile knowledge across disciplinary boundaries. My book Interwoven—Exploring Materials and Structures, a textbook and guide to mastering textile design, was published in 2025 by Thames & Hudson.