About

I am an award-winning multidisciplinary designer with over two decades of experience tackling creative challenges both domestically and internationally. My career spans salaried positions and startups, where I have crafted solutions in graphic design, UX design, product design, concept development, and illustration.

Experience

FREELANCER 
Current
I’ve crafted amazing user experiences, brought illustrations to life, designed eye-catching visual identities, and laid out books with style. 

HELTTI
Product Designer
Helsinki, 2021-2023
I created a intuitive and easy to use app for occupational healthcare provider Heltti. 

FRAMERIGHT
Designer and Partner
Helsinki and Berlin, 2017 – 2020
I designed a sleek, intuitive, and user-friendly software along with a distinctive and stunning visual identity that reflects the brand's personality, industry, and values.

YOU-APP, FIFTH CORNER INC
Designer and Partner 
Helsinki, 2013 – 2019  
My diverse responsibilities included UI/UX design, concept development, and visual identity creation. Actively participated in securing funding, which culminated in an investment from Jamie Oliver's investment company.

NORDIC COUNTRY HOME
Product Designer
Ho Chi Minh City, 2013
I was responsible for designing the company's own furniture line, overseeing production, and liaising with local factories. The project provided valuable experience in design, collaboration with international companies, and managing manufacturing processes.

Education

MASTER OF ARTS 
Product and Spatial Design
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DESIGN
Furniture Design Program
Lahti Institute of Design

Recognitions

2017
Winner, Uutisraivaaja, Helsingin Sanomain Säätiö, Frameright

2006
Gold Award
Vuoden Huiput, Armo.fi

Silver Award
Vuoden Huiput, Helsingin Sanomat Short Stories
 
Honorable Mentions
Best Design:
Grand One, Nokia High Seize
Best Campaign:
Grand One, Helsingin Sanomat Short Stories
Best Design:
Grand One, Armo.fi

2005
Cyber Finalist
Cannes Lions, Nokia N-Gage ONE

Finalist
New York Festivals, Nokia N-Gage ONE
Eurobest, Nokia High Seize

Best Design
Grand One, Nokia N-Gage ONE

JURY MEMBERSHIP
2008 Design Category, Grand One

Exhibitions & Fairs

2019
Vienna Design Week
Vienna

2017
Pro Arte Utili, Galleria Lemmetti
Helsinki

2016
Nothing to Declare, Tulli- ja Pakkahuone
Helsinki

2016
Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair
Stockholm

2013
Design Forum Finland
Helsinki

2011
Habitare Furniture Fair
Helsinki

2010
Habitare Furniture Fair
Helsinki

  • JAAKKO HYVÄRINEN
    AWARD WINNING DESIGNER BASED IN HELSINKI, FINLAND.