I am the second editor-in-chief of the magazine and was involved in designing its look in the visual team. On the printed edition, you can find my article on ”How to become a Master” and I also illustrated the column of Hannu Vanhanen and the article ”Graphic Designer, Change the World” which addressed environmental issues. I have a strong drive and will to develop myself further, and that is precisely what intrigues me in this industry. Professionally, I don’t as of yet know exactly where I am headed, so…. Challenges are accepted!

At the moment, I am inspired by nature, birds, insects, colours, lights, dreams, fairy tales… Pretty much a little bit of everything. Apparently, I’m easily inspired!

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The most interesting things in graphic design are the opportunity to develop your visual surroundings and the transparency of the design process. My biggest interests are corporate identities and layout design. I will probably gravitate towards branding, but at this point all the options are open. At UMG, I was responsible for the UI design in the tech team. In addition I wrote an article on ”Phobia of Master’s Theses”, devised an Adobe test and illustrated and designed the layout for an article on Lotta Nieminen. I also worked as the second translator of the web articles.

I was the editor-in-chief of the printed edition of UMG and the technical lead of the web edition. Both posts required managing the big picture and planning, and constant communication between the editorial staffs of the print and web editions in order for us to be able to work both individually and together, and in small groups as well. We follow deadlines even in our study projects! In addition, I wrote an article on game design, interviewed our teachers, produced illustrations and worked on the web edition.

The graphic design is a very multifaceted industry. My vibe right now tells me I will gravitate more towards digital media rather than traditional print. At the moment, I am inspired by user/human-centric design, where one tries to find visual and working (i.e. tested) solutions for problems in communication.

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The best thing about this industry is the variety of possibilities. You never know where you will end up after graduation. For example in this magazine I got to work together with others while investigating the employment of graphic design students and interviewing Lotta Nieminen. I also got to work as a content designer for the website and illustrate a travel story for the magazine.

At the moment I am inspired by… Altruistic people! The kinds who do not have much but still have a heart big enough to give to others.

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Creative problem solving is intriguing. It is exciting how graphic design is at the same time the most invisible yet simultaneously the most visible thing. In my career, I am going to keep my options open and choose my own path when opportunities arise.

I designed the UMG logo for the magazine and wrote a tutorial about motivation. I have also worked as a part of the technical team.

At the moment, I am inspired by playfulness and having courage to do things you otherwise would not do.

Graphic design is a large field with a varying history which is fascinating. I am interested in illustration especially in game graphics. To this magazine I actually wrote an article about game design. Another article of mine in UMG is about wellbeing and advertising. Also the illustrations for the article about Helmiriitta Honkanen are made by me.

My inspiration in art and design: Nature, anatomy and light.

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In this field of creativity, I like how one can be involved in many different projects at the same time. And I do love to give a message a suitable visual form. As a designer I want to keep all options open. For example in this web project I worked in the visual design team.

At the moment, I am inspired by forests, interesting colour combinations and vintage graphic design like fashion plates of the Victorian era.

I am fascinated by pretty much everything in graphic design! I feel there is still so much to learn that I have not been able to decide which direction to take in my career. Luckily there is a lot of time to make up my mind before retirement.

To this magazine I wrote an article about sustainability and the way designers can contribute to it. My illustrations can be seen in the article about game design and on the website in the form of user interface. I also got the privilege to interview the amazing Lotta Nieminen.

My inspiration in art and design: I guess one could say rock’n’roll and anarchy. I am inspired by bold people and new, unconventional things.

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In this industry, I’m most fascinated by the creative thinking, how best to word your messages and how to reach your audience in the way you want. At this point I’m most interested in brand graphics, package design and typography, but one doesn’t have to choose her path just yet. On UMG, I worked among other things as the Web Developer and Digital Designer. I also did an interview with Hannu Hyrske and drew a cartoon on the issues of working in a group for a graphic designer.

At the moment, I am inspired by books, stories and fairy tales. And beautiful typography.

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