Linnéa Nilsson

PhD student in Textile Design/Smart Textiles

I have an education in product design and textile design and has worked with material design in products, e.g. as a colour trim designer at Volvo Cars.

Reserach theme:

Exploring the role of textile design in the product design process

Textile design and textile materials are a part of many products around us; they are in everything from furniture, cars to sport equipment. The design of textiles in these products are in many cases separated from the main design process (e.g. bought in from a collection of finished designs) or has little influence on the design process as a whole.

This research is about exploring the role textile design plays and can play in product design processes. By working with practise based design research the aim is to get a better understanding of the relationship and develop suggestions for alternative ways of working.

Linnéa Nilssons researcher profile

MA- degree work: Luminous Textiles – Function & Experience (2006)

Photo: Linnéa Nilsson