About
I believe great design needs both brains and beauty. Products should not only work flawlessly, they should create a connection with the people using them. I combine product thinking, strategic understanding, and hands-on craft to design experiences that solve real problems, feel effortless, and look damn good, whether digital or physical.
Over two decades as an award-winning multidisciplinary designer, I have worked across UX, product design, graphic design, concept development, and illustration.
I am drawn to ambitious challenges, unexplored territories, and teams willing to question the obvious. If you are looking for someone to simply polish existing ideas, I am probably not the right fit. If you want to rethink, challenge, and create something meaningful, let’s talk.
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.
Endorsements
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