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Eija Vehviläinen

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I'm Eija Vehviläinen, an illustrator and visual designer from Helsinki. As an illustrator, I work on a variety of assignments, but I am particularly interested in brand and packaging illustration.

In addition to content, I pay particular attention to color, shape and proportion. Besides visuality, I always consider the bigger picture and the context – I want to create something that is versatile, timeless and at the same time recognisable.

I approach new commissions by discussing and getting to know the client's values and needs. The most rewarding projects are usually the result of good collaboration and smooth communication. As an illustrator and designer, I also feel a sense of responsibility for my work and its potential impact on the environment and people.

My main working languages are Finnish and English.

Composition, strong shapes and an open-minded use of colour are my strengths and make my style recognisable. My illustrations often feature elements of plants and nature, and these themes inspire the rest of my work as well. Many of my works work particularly well on the surfaces of various everyday objects and packages.

Finnish Design Shop, Franckly, Grafia, Hakola, Kakola Brewing Company, Kittybunnypony, The Finnish Illustrators' Association, Sanoma, Slowdown Studio, The Finnish Library Association, Service Union United (PAM), The Finnish Psychological Association, Valio

Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juice boxes

Branding Character art Concept Packaging Children Food

Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

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Branding Character art +4
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juice boxes

Branding Character art Concept Packaging Children Food
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juice boxes

Branding Character art Concept Packaging Children Food
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juice boxes

Branding Character art Concept Packaging Children Food
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juice boxes

Branding Character art Concept Packaging Children Food
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juices

Branding Concept Packaging Food

Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

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Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juices

Branding Concept Packaging Food
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juices

Branding Concept Packaging Food
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi

Packaging illustrations for Valio Grandi juices

Branding Concept Packaging Food
Bloom throw / Hakola

Blanket design for a Finnish furniture company Hakola. Commissioned work, 2023.

Illustrative art Pattern Textile Design Nature

Bloom throw / Hakola

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Illustrative art Pattern +3
Bloom throw / Hakola

Blanket design for a Finnish furniture company Hakola. Commissioned work, 2023.

Illustrative art Pattern Textile Design Nature
Wedding illustration / Private customer

Poster illustration for a wedding party. Commissioned work, 2023.

Character art Event concept-design Poster Festivities Love People

Wedding illustration / Private customer

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Character art Event concept-design +4
Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony

Pattern design for Korean fabric brand Kittybunnypony (KBP®). Commissioned work, 2022.

Pattern Textile Christmas Festivities Winter Available for Licensing

Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony

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Pattern Textile +4
Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony

Pattern design for Korean fabric brand Kittybunnypony (KBP®). Commissioned work, 2022.

Pattern Textile Christmas Festivities Winter Available for Licensing
Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony

Pattern design for Korean fabric brand Kittybunnypony (KBP®). Commissioned work, 2022.

Pattern Textile Christmas Festivities Winter Available for Licensing
Window display / Hakola

Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.

Branding Character art Concept Event concept-design Marketing Christmas Holidays Winter

Window display / Hakola

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Branding Character art +6
Window display / Hakola

Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.

Branding Character art Concept Event concept-design Marketing Christmas Holidays Winter
Window display / Hakola

Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.

Branding Character art Concept Event concept-design Marketing Christmas Holidays Winter
Window display / Hakola

Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.

Branding Character art Concept Event concept-design Marketing Christmas Holidays Winter
Window display / Hakola

Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.

Branding Character art Concept Event concept-design Marketing Christmas Holidays Winter
Editorial illustration / Terveydeksi! magazine

Illustrations for an article about the insidious periodontitis and why good oral hygiene is not only vital for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, but the general health as well. Terveydeksi! magazine, issue 1/2023.

Editorial People Social and health care Wellbeing

Editorial illustration / Terveydeksi! magazine

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Editorial People +2
Editorial illustration / Terveydeksi! magazine

Illustrations for an article about the insidious periodontitis and why good oral hygiene is not only vital for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, but the general health as well. Terveydeksi! magazine, issue 1/2023.

Editorial People Social and health care Wellbeing
Editorial illustration / Terveydeksi! magazine

Illustrations for an article about the insidious periodontitis and why good oral hygiene is not only vital for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, but the general health as well. Terveydeksi! magazine, issue 1/2023.

Editorial People Social and health care Wellbeing
Editorial illustration / Psykologi magazine

When it comes to depression, serotonin is not the whole story. Illustration for an essay written by Jussi Valtonen in Psykologi magazine, issue 4/2022.

Editorial Journalism Emotions People Social and health care Society Wellbeing

Editorial illustration / Psykologi magazine

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Editorial Journalism +5
Editorial illustration / Psykologi magazine

When it comes to depression, serotonin is not the whole story. Illustration for an essay written by Jussi Valtonen in Psykologi magazine, issue 4/2022.

Editorial Journalism Emotions People Social and health care Society Wellbeing
Calendar 2022 / Personal project

Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.

Calendar Concept Paper product Design Food Nature Available for Licensing

Calendar 2022 / Personal project

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Calendar Concept +5
Calendar 2022 / Personal project

Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.

Calendar Concept Paper product Design Food Nature Available for Licensing
Calendar 2022 / Personal project

Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.

Calendar Concept Paper product Design Food Nature Available for Licensing
Calendar 2022 / Personal project

Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.

Calendar Concept Paper product Design Food Nature Available for Licensing
Calendar 2022 / Personal project

Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.

Calendar Concept Paper product Design Food Nature Available for Licensing
Hamilton throw / Slowdown Studio

Blanket design for LA based lifestyle brand Slowdown Studio. The design was selected as one of the winners of the Slowdown Art Comp 2020.

Pattern Textile Design Nature Available for Licensing

Hamilton throw / Slowdown Studio

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Pattern Textile +3
Hamilton throw / Slowdown Studio

Blanket design for LA based lifestyle brand Slowdown Studio. The design was selected as one of the winners of the Slowdown Art Comp 2020.

Pattern Textile Design Nature Available for Licensing
Hamilton throw / Slowdown Studio

Blanket design for LA based lifestyle brand Slowdown Studio. The design was selected as one of the winners of the Slowdown Art Comp 2020.

Pattern Textile Design Nature Available for Licensing
Fruit puzzle / Cloudberries

50-piece kids’ jigsaw puzzle designed for the UK based puzzle manufacturer Cloudberries. Commissioned work, 2021

Educational Games Product illustration Children Food

Fruit puzzle / Cloudberries

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Educational Games +3
Fruit puzzle / Cloudberries

50-piece kids’ jigsaw puzzle designed for the UK based puzzle manufacturer Cloudberries. Commissioned work, 2021

Educational Games Product illustration Children Food
Label art / Kakola Brewing Company

Label art for Finnish Kakola Brewing Company and their seasonal beer Bunsi Stout. Commissioned work, 2020.

Branding Packaging Product illustration Christmas Food Holidays Winter

Label art / Kakola Brewing Company

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Branding Packaging +5
Label art / Kakola Brewing Company

Label art for Finnish Kakola Brewing Company and their seasonal beer Bunsi Stout. Commissioned work, 2020.

Branding Packaging Product illustration Christmas Food Holidays Winter
Label art / Kakola Brewing Company

Label art for Finnish Kakola Brewing Company and their seasonal beer Bunsi Stout. Commissioned work, 2020.

Branding Packaging Product illustration Christmas Food Holidays Winter
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Branding Character art Journalism Poster Calendar Concept Pattern Illustrative art Editorial Marketing Educational Packaging Paper product Games Event concept-design Textile Product illustration Design Wellbeing People Christmas Holidays Festivities Children Nature Love Food Social and health care Winter Emotions Society Available for Licensing