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. Most of my work is digitally drawn.
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.
I am self-employed and able to send invoices through my company. My main working languages are Finnish and English, but I also understand Swedish and German as well.
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 illustration / Valio Grandi
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Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi
Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi
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Packaging illustration / Valio Grandi
Reader / Personal project
Simple animation experimentation. Personal project, 2024.
Reader / Personal project
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Reader / Personal project
Simple animation experimentation. Personal project, 2024.
Bloom throw / Hakola
Blanket design for a Finnish furniture company Hakola. Commissioned work, 2023.
Bloom throw / Hakola
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Bloom throw / Hakola
Blanket design for a Finnish furniture company Hakola. Commissioned work, 2023.
Wedding illustration / Private customer
Poster illustration for a wedding party. Commissioned work, 2023.
Wedding illustration / Private customer
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Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony
Pattern design for Korean fabric brand Kittybunnypony (KBP®). Commissioned work, 2022.
Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony
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Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony
Pattern design for Korean fabric brand Kittybunnypony (KBP®). Commissioned work, 2022.
Candles pattern / Kittybunnypony
Pattern design for Korean fabric brand Kittybunnypony (KBP®). Commissioned work, 2022.
Window display / Hakola
Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.
Window display / Hakola
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Window display / Hakola
Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.
Window display / Hakola
Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.
Window display / Hakola
Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.
Window display / Hakola
Window displays and event identity for Finnish furniture company Hakola and their tiny colourful Christmas shop. Commissioned work, 2022.
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 illustration / Terveydeksi! magazine
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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 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 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 illustration / Psykologi magazine
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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.
Calendar 2022 / Personal project
Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.
Calendar 2022 / Personal project
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Calendar 2022 / Personal project
Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.
Calendar 2022 / Personal project
Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.
Calendar 2022 / Personal project
Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.
Calendar 2022 / Personal project
Illustrations for a fruit themed calendar. Personal project, 2021.
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.
Hamilton throw / Slowdown Studio
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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.
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.
Fruit puzzle / Cloudberries
50-piece kids’ jigsaw puzzle designed for the UK based puzzle manufacturer Cloudberries. Commissioned work, 2021
Fruit puzzle / Cloudberries
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Fruit puzzle / Cloudberries
50-piece kids’ jigsaw puzzle designed for the UK based puzzle manufacturer Cloudberries. Commissioned work, 2021
Label art / Kakola Brewing Company
Label art for Finnish Kakola Brewing Company and their seasonal beer Bunsi Stout. Commissioned work, 2020.
Label art / Kakola Brewing Company
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Label art / Kakola Brewing Company
Label art for Finnish Kakola Brewing Company and their seasonal beer Bunsi Stout. Commissioned work, 2020.
Label art / Kakola Brewing Company
Label art for Finnish Kakola Brewing Company and their seasonal beer Bunsi Stout. Commissioned work, 2020.