Journal Articles

Akiwowo, K, Dennis, L, Weaver, G, Bingham, G (2019) The Living Archive: facilitating textile design research at undergraduate level through collaboration, co-creation and student engagement, Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice, 7(2), pp.155-193, ISSN: 2051-1787. DOI: 10.1080/20511787.2019.1593297.

Akiwowo, K, Kane, F, Tyrer, J, Weaver, G, Filarowski, A (2017) CO₂ laser dye patterning for textile design and apparel manufacture, Journal of Textile Engineering and Fashion Technology, 2(3), pp.394-399, ISSN: 2574-8114. DOI: 10.15406/jteft.2017.02.00061.

Akiwowo, K, Kane, F, Tyrer, J, Weaver, G, Filarowski, A (2014) Digital laser-dyeing for polyester fabrics, Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice, 2(2), pp.133-152, ISSN: 2051-1787. DOI: 10.2752/205117814X14228978833457.

Conferences

Akiwowo, K (2024) A STEP forward: Systemic targeted educational progress in decolonising the curriculum [Abstract]. In Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2024: The future is now: Building EDI practice for the changing world of HE; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2024: The future is now: Building EDI practice for the changing world of HE, Liverpool, UK.

Akiwowo, K (2020) The Living Archive Project. In Rare and Distinctive Collections (RAD): The Threads of Research: Weaving Narrative and Understanding Through Historic Textile Collections, Cornell University, USA.

Akiwowo, K, Bagley, J, Green, S, Walton, K (2019) Enhancing the learner experience in textile design HE through drawing and making, collaboration and socially engaged practice [Abstract]. In Futurescan 4: Valuing Practice, University of Bolton and Bolton Museum.

Akiwowo, K (2017) Digital laser dyed textiles: A collaborative and interdisciplinary study [Poster]. In , Loughborough University in London.

Kavanagh, TJ, Kane, F, Matthews, J, Akiwowo, K, Walton, K (2015) Developments in Design Led Textiles Research. In 89th. Textile Institute World Conference, Wuhan, China, pp.702-707.

Kane, FE, Akiwowo, K, Tyrer, J, Morgan, L (2015) Textile Design Research: from chemistry to craft towards sustainable innovation. In European Academy of Design 11th International Conference: The Value of Design Research, Paris Boulogne University. DOI: 10.7190/ead/2015/66.

Akiwowo, K (2015) Digital laser-dye patterning for PET textiles. In IASDR 2015 INTERPLAY, Brisbane, Australia, pp.9-61.

Akiwowo, K (2011) Garment ID: Fashioned for Performance. In Textile Research In Process (TRIP), Loughborough University.

Akiwowo, K (2009) Motion Response Sportswear. In IntertechPira 5th Annual Smart Fabrics Conference, Rome, Italy.

Books

Dennis, L and Selby, A (2018) Olympics and Culture: Tracings Projections and Intersections, Joshibi University of Art and Design ISIS, ISBN: 978-4-9904978-6-6.

Nimkulrat, N, Kane, F, Walton, K (2016) Garment ID: Textile Patterning Techniques for Hybrid Functional Clothing, Chapter In: Crafting Textiles in the Digital Age, Bloomsbury Publishing, ISBN: 9781474286206.

Quinn, B (2013) Motion Response Sportswear and Garment ID, In: Textile Visionaries: Innovation and Sustainability in Textile Design,ISBN: 9781780670539.

Braddock Clarke, SE and Harris, J (2012) Akiwowo, K, In: Digital Visions for Fashion and Textiles: Made In Code,ISBN: 978-0-500-51644-7.

San Martin, M (2010) Motion Response Sportswear, In: Future Fashion: Innovative Materials and Technology.

Seymour, S (2010) Garment ID, In: Functional Aesthetics: visions in fashionable technology,ISBN: 978-3-7091-0311-1.

Seymour, S (2008) Motion Response Sportswear, In: Fashionable Technology: The Intersection of Design, Science and Technology,ISBN: 3211744983.

Chapters

Akiwowo, K (2016) GARMENT ID: TEXTILE PATTERNING TECHNIQUES FOR HYBRID FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING. In Crafting Textiles in the Digital Age, pp.103-120.

Exhibitions

Akiwowo, K (2023) Black Heritage: Narratives of Diaspora, Martin Hall Exhibition Space, Loughborough Univeristy, 5 pieces , 16-10-2023 to 10-11-2023.

Akiwowo, K (2023) Textile Futures: Conscious Communities, Martin Hall Exhibition Space, Loughborough University, 1 pieces , 14-09-2023 to 16-10-2023.

Barber, P and Shaw, M (2022) Jumpers for Goalposts; Improvisation, Experimentation and Play, Fine Art Gallery, Loughborough University, 1 pieces , 21-11-2022 to 16-12-2023.

Akiwowo, K and States, S (2022) Afro-futurism Collection, Korean Fashion Business Association, Seoul, Korea, 1 pieces , 28-10-2022 to 06-11-2022.

Akiwowo, K and States, S (2022) Diverse Voices in Textiles, Martin Hall Exhibition Space, Loughborough University, 5 pieces , 06-06-2022 to 31-07-2022.

Selby, A and Dennis, L (2018) Joint Exhibition of Joshibi University of Art and Design, and Loughborough University: Sport. Culture. Heritage. In: Olympics and Culture - Tracings, Projections, and Intersections, Joshibi Art Museum, Sagamihara Campus, 2 pieces , 04-07-2018 to 30-08-2018.

Akiwowo, K (2011) Laser Techniques for Textile Design & Coloration, In: Textile Research in Process (TRIP) Exhibition and Symposium, Design School, Loughborough University UK, 2 pieces , 16-11-2011 to 17-11-2011.

Akiwowo, K (2008) Motion Response Sportswear, Dana Centre, Science Museum London, UK, 1 pieces , 18-09-2008 to 19-09-2008.

Akiwowo, K Digital laser-dye patterning, Design and Architecture Gallery, Tallinn, Estonia, pieces , to .

Akiwowo, K Array, Loughborough University in London, pieces , to .

Selby, A Olympics and Culture: Tracings, Projections and Intersections: Koi (2018), pieces , to .

Akiwowo, K Sport. Culture. Heritage, Joshibi Art Museum, Kanagawa, Tokyo, Japan, pieces , to .

Akiwowo, K and Dennis, L Exploring jacquard weaving as an applied digital practice for textile design research and development [Abstract], University of Bolton and Bolton Museum, pieces , to .

Posters

Akiwowo, K and Mendy, N (2023) Six Years On And It's Still So Wrong, Textile Futures: Conscious Communities Exhibition.

Akiwowo, K and States, S (2022) Embodying Race(ism): Contesting Black Performance at the Back of the Pack Through the Speculative Design of a Marathon Uniform, Diverse Voices in Textiles Exhibition.

Akiwowo, K (2018) The Research-Teaching Nexus (RTN): My Way or the Highway?, Learning and Teaching Conference: Educating for Success, Loughborough University.

Akiwowo, K (2017) Digital Laser Dyed Textiles: A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Study, Intersections: Collaborations in Textile Design Research (Conference).

Akiwowo, K (2008) Motion Response Sportswear, Second Life (TM), Textile Futures Research Group, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London..

Akiwowo, K (2008) Interactive Sportswear, Another Side of Fashion: The Fashion for Smart Materials, Dana Centre, Science Museum, London..

Akiwowo, K (Accepted for publication) A STEP Forward: Systemic Targeted Educational Progress in Decolonising the Curriculum.

Scholarly Editions

Akiwowo, K and States, S (2011) Culture: A retro-speculative methodology for contesting the legacy of colonialism and race(ism) performance in women’s sport, Bloomsbury. DOI: 10.2752/9781847888594.Edch102405.

Thesis/Dissertation

Akiwowo, K (2015) Digital laser-dyeing: coloration and patterning techniques for polyester textiles.

Other

Akiwowo, K (2020) Why it Matters..Textiles, No description supplied.

Howell, D (2020) Connected Cloth: Your new digital epidermis.

Dalrymple, W (2020) Conversation and Compline, Reflecting on the recent events since the death of George Floyd and asking the question, is race a problem in the church?.

Akiwowo, K and Vourvachis, P (2019) It’s time to look at how gift giving spares a thought for loved ones but not the planet.

Akiwowo, A, Hunsicker, E, Akiwowo, K (2019) Black Excellence Achievers, Interview.

Akiwowo, K (2018) BBC Radio Leicester Interview with host, Ben Jackson (Live Broadcast).

Akiwowo, K (2018) Let's tackle fashion waste and be more clothing conscious this Christmas.

Torrens, G (2018) Craft Abilities Skills Share Workshop.

Akiwowo, K (2009) Wear it Well: Wearable Display Technologies.

Wilson, A (2008) Wearing Tech: Where Fashion Meets Technology, New ways to wear technology are affecting everything from the health care field to the halls of academia to the catwalk. Even fashion designers are getting into the wearable computing act..

Akiwowo, K, Sanwoolu, O, Wolé, A, Okorie, C Crisis and Christianity: reimagining children's church in a digital age and the effect on operational endeavour and spiritual growth.

Akiwowo, K, Heinzel, T, Nascimento, R Dedo: a post-phenomenological and somaesthetic inspired wearable haptic artefact for exploring gestures for interaction and tactile sensations.

Akiwowo, K, Green, S, Bagley, J, Walton, K Enhancing scholarship and external partnership in textile design higher education through inclusive academic practice, multi-dimensional learning and social engagement.