2010 Bachelor of Design in Glass and Ceramics Design, Savonia UAS, Kuopio Academy of Design
1974 Master of Arts in Clothing and Textile Design, University of Art and Design, Helsinki
2015 Woman of the Year 2015, Business and Professional Women Finland
2014 Kuopio medal
2012 The Order of the White Rose of Finland, Cross of Merit
2010 Honorary Doctorate, University of Eastern Finland
2008 Finnair Design Competition, 1st place
2008 Artist of the Year Grant, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Northern Savo Foundation
2004 Kaj Franck Design Prize
2003 Fennia Prize Honorary Mention
2001 Pro Finnish Design Honorary Mention
1990 MTO, Design Award
1989 Gloria Statuette, Design Award
1988 Ruben Jaarli Design Award
1986 Ornamo Jubilee Design Award
1979 Finnish Government Industrial Arts Award, Piretta
1978 Ornamon Pallo Design Award
2015–2017 Lamp designs for Melaja Oy, Finland
2009– Art-glass and design projects / Ritva-Liisa Pohjalainen, collections
2008– Chief designer, RLP Design Oy
2013–2014 Alko business-clothing project
2013 Leijona-Catering clothing project
2012 Memorial statue -project for Kaavin Kivi Oy
2009–2012 Down-coats for Joutsen Oy
2008–2012 Finnair business-clothing project
2004– Own jewellery range, Ritva-Liisa Pohjalainen
1996–2008 Ril´s / Ritva-Liisa Pohjalainen designer collection, L-Fashion Group
1996–1998 Lecturer in clothing design, University of Art and Design, Helsinki
1995–1996 Textile designer for Lineaesse, Montemurlo in Italy
1987–1995 Chief designer, Piretta-Pta Oy
1984–1987 Chief designer, Finn Flare Oy
1984–1987 Designer (leatherwear), Kestilä
1979–1983 Chief designer, Silo Oy
1974–1982 Designer (export ranges), Piretta
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