Experience & education
With over two decades of design experience under my belt, I’ve shaped ideas into reality across Finland and far beyond—navigating diverse countries, cultures, perspectives, and challenges.
My skillset spans all stages of the design process, allowing me to build experiences that are not only beautiful, but also meaningful. In 2022, I added a new layer to my creative journey by completing a Master of Design degree.
Concept design
design thinking
UX design
Ui design
visual design
mobile app design
agile design
leadership
accessibility
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
Work experience

Senior Designer
Working as a design consultant at Gofore serving loads of different customers in multiple fields of industries. I’ve been creating designs and digital solutions for different domains and businesses such as Finnish public sector, global professional sport markets, entertainment business, environmental industry, start-ups, media and telecom, healthcare, education, travel industry and so on.
I always use holistic and user-centric methods in everything I do. During my time at Gofore I have gathered exceptionally strong experience of working with big clients and leading design teams in agile projects.
Years 2015 – present

Designer
I was responsible for coordinating the public web site developement for Social Insurance Institution of Finland. My responsibilities included design management, concept design, prototype creation, service development, UX design and interaction design for one of Finland’s most visited websites, www.kela.fi. I was working also as a Product Owner in several development projects related to kela.fi. Besides that I also led various other web service projects and created multiple service concepts and interface designs for both internal and external users.
Years 2014 – 2015

Freelance Designer
During my freelance Designer career I’ve been focusing mostly on helping entertainment business sector to create impactful services, events and brands. I’ve been designing and developing digital solutions, service concepts, online stores, campaign sites and mobile applications for dozens of companies, festivals, events and productions in Finland and around the world.
My personal clients include companies such as AEG Worldwide Live, Bass Fueled New York City, Planet of Love Festivals, WhyNot Entertainment Ltd, Renegade Concerts & Events, Auron Ltd, Ananda, Trax Ltd, Kelkkaprojekti, Lahden Tavarataksit Ltd, Clinic Events and so on.
Years 2002 – present

Lead Designer, Entrepreneur, Founder
During my entrepreneur era with my own digital media company I worked closely with several small to medium sized companies. I created marketing campaigns, websites, brand identities and digital solutions for companies, charitable organizations and communities.
Years 2008 – 2010

Designer, Specialist
I was leading internal development projects and designing, developing and creating concepts for several web services and self-service products. I was working as an ICT-specialist and admin on several large-scale systems. In addition to that I was also working as a Product Owner in development projects for both internal and external web environments.
Years 1996 – 2014

Program Director
I was responsible for creating and managing program guidelines for a Finnish student web radio station Limuradio on LAB University of Applied Sciences. I was also managing several events and festival productions – and also hosted my weekly radio show for over three years.
Years 2014 – 2017

Producer
I was running a monthly electronic music club Impulse for over 10 years. I was in charge of business planning, event concept creation, event production, artist booking and ad campaign planning. Impulse has been awarded as a ’Best Club of The Year’ in Finland back in 2005.
Years 2002 – 2009

Assistant teacher
I was working as an assistant teacher at local elementary school in City of Lahti, Finland. I was responsible for running classes for children from 7 to 12 years of age.
Years 1994 – 1995
Education

Master of Culture and Arts
Digital Solutions for the Design and Media. LAB University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design
Year 2022

Bachelor of Culture and Arts
Design and Visual Communications. Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design.
Year 2016

Basic studies
Economics and Business Administration. University of Eastern Finland
Year 2012

Basic studies
Media and Communication. University of Helsinki
Year 2006