- Fashion Design
- Textile Design
- Sustainable Fashion
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Ilona Hyötyläinen is a Lecturer in the Department of Design at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Based in Espoo, Finland at Otaniementie 14, she has been actively contributing to fashion and textile design education and research with a strong focus on sustainable practices and creative direction. Her research interests span Fashion Design , Textile Design , Sustainable/Upcycled Fashion , and Materials Design . Hyötyläinen's work emphasizes environmental consciousness in fashion, as evidenced by projects like 'Miun Upcycled Adjustable Wardrobe' and 'Future visions in fashion / Designs for a Cooler Planet', which explore circular economy applications and climate-conscious design approaches. Her recent publications and artistic outputs (29 total) demonstrate consistent productivity from 2016 through 2025, with particular emphasis on exhibition design, creative direction, and sustainable fashion practices. The research output shows increasing engagement with international collaborations, particularly in Paris and Copenhagen, and strong connections with Finnish cultural institutions including the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education. Alpha show - MM6 Margiela Internship Award 2023 First prize in Alpha show 2023 Näytös/Näyttely24 Finnish Textile & Fashion Award Näytös/Näyttely24 Fiskars Award Department of Design Creative Practices Funding (2023) As a supervisor, Hyötyläinen has guided students including Sinervo, K., Koivula, T.-T., and Greis, L. to award-winning projects. Her academic activities include organizing the '3D technologies in fashion seminar' and hosting international visitors like Hitoshi Tajima. She maintains strong connections with both academic and industry partners, facilitating opportunities for students to engage with international fashion institutions and competitions.








