Maarit Salolainen is Head of the MA Major in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design and Adjunct Professor in Textile Design at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She is an experienced textile design professional with a passion for bringing textile knowledge to multidisciplinary platforms. Salolainen has developed higher education studies in the field of textile and surface design, focusing on renewing studio pedagogy and linking textile studies to fashion education as well as other design disciplines. Her book, Interwoven – Exploring Materials and Structures (2022, Aalto ARTS Books), interweaves technical knowledge, artistic expression and storytelling, making it a unique guide on the path to mastering textile design. Alongside her academic work, Salolainen works in the international textile industry. As a Creative Director for the Turkish textile mill Vanelli, she leads a team of designers and engineers in developing new concepts, products and collections for international interior textile editors and brands.
Adjunct Professor