معرفی
Heini Haapaniemi is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture, affiliated with the Learning Environments research group. She also serves as a Research Manager at the Creative Industries Research Unit of South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences.
- Research Focus: Creative industries, co-design, immersive technologies
- Leadership: Project Leader for C3E (Creative Culture Europe), initiator of Kouvola Capital of Game Art and Porvoo Triennial
Her work integrates pedagogical models with participatory design, emphasizing network management and artistic collaboration. Publications span cross-cultural events, digital economy innovations, and theater-inspired design education. Key projects include EU-funded ENI CBC, Horizon, and ESR+ initiatives.
- Grants & Collaborations: Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, Swedish Culture Fund, Business Finland
Scientific awards include the Communications Ambassador title (2022) for cross-border collaboration excellence. She contributes to festivals as concept creator and jury member for design competitions like Synesthesia and Admiralty Needle.
