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Mari Nikula

Hello! I am Mari Nikula, illustrator and graphic designer.

A trained eye for the visual, an efficient and precise way of working and a client-oriented approach are the cornerstones of my work – not forgetting open and warm communication. As a designer, it is important for me to clearly understand the client's wishes and goals and to create designs that meet them.

I mainly work with digital illustration. However, I like to intensify the atmosphere of the images by adding texture using traditional methods. I pay particular attention to composition, color, the context of the image and the message it conveys in terms of content and style.

I also create light animations based on the illustrations.

I am happy to accept new commissions. If you think my style would be a good fit for your project, feel free to contact me!

You can find more work samples on my website.

Editorial illustration (magazines), marketing, animated illustrations, illustrations for visual identities, graphic design

Kalevala Koru Oy, Koululainen magazine, Kaksplus magazine, Kainuu Children and Youth Culture Center Kulttura Ry

"Mari is a talented illustrator and graphic designer. She has a sharp visual eye, good ideas and vision. It has been a pleasure to work with her for several years now."

– Mia Haajasalmi-Blomqvist, Art Director, Kalevala Koru Oy

"I worked with Mari for a couple of years on the illustrations for Koululainen. Mari was a precise and nice collaborator whose illustrations are cheerfully imaginative. She manages to tell a whole story with just one picture."

– Hannele Tavi, Producer, Koululainen magazine / Otavamedia Oy

"Nikula showed an imaginative, innovative and ambitious approach to her work. Nikula's illustrations brought the children's fairy tale characters to life in an inspiring and fresh way."

– Roosa Yrjölä, Producer and Communications Officer, Kainuu Children and Youth Culture Center Kulttura

Animations for digital marketing / Kalevala

Marketing animations for the Amuletti jewelry line by Kalevala Koru Oy.

Marketing Social Media Animation Fashion People

Animations for digital marketing / Kalevala

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Marketing Social Media +3
Animations for digital marketing / Kalevala

Marketing animations for the Amuletti jewelry line by Kalevala Koru Oy.

Marketing Social Media Animation Fashion People
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Character art Children’s book Editorial Children Humor

Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

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Character art Children’s book +3
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Character art Children’s book Editorial Children Humor
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Character art Children’s book Editorial Children Humor
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Character art Children’s book Editorial Children Humor
Animation / Personal Project

Social Media Animation Food

Animation / Personal Project

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Social Media Animation +1
Board game illustration / Kulttura ry

Character and board game illustrations for Kulttura ry, a culture center and association for children and young people.

Character art Educational Games Adventure Children

Board game illustration / Kulttura ry

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Character art Educational +3
Board game illustration / Kulttura ry

Character and board game illustrations for Kulttura ry, a culture center and association for children and young people.

Character art Educational Games Adventure Children
Board game illustration / Kulttura ry

Character and board game illustrations for Kulttura ry, a culture center and association for children and young people.

Character art Educational Games Adventure Children
Board game illustration / Kulttura ry

Character and board game illustrations for Kulttura ry, a culture center and association for children and young people.

Character art Educational Games Adventure Children
Editorial illustration / Kaksplus Magazine

Editorial illustrations for Kaksplus Magazine.

Editorial Family People Wellbeing

Editorial illustration / Kaksplus Magazine

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Editorial Family +2
Editorial illustration / Kaksplus Magazine

Editorial illustrations for Kaksplus Magazine.

Editorial Family People Wellbeing
Postcard illustrations / Kalevala

Seasonal postcard illustrations for Kalevala Koru Oy.

Fashion illustration Marketing Postcard Design Fashion

Postcard illustrations / Kalevala

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Fashion illustration Marketing +3
Postcard illustrations / Kalevala

Seasonal postcard illustrations for Kalevala Koru Oy.

Fashion illustration Marketing Postcard Design Fashion
Postcard illustrations / Kalevala

Seasonal postcard illustrations for Kalevala Koru Oy.

Fashion illustration Marketing Postcard Design Fashion
Postcard illustrations / Kalevala

Seasonal postcard illustrations for Kalevala Koru Oy.

Fashion illustration Marketing Postcard Design Fashion
Record cover / Ilo(iset) Tytöt

Graphic design and illustrations for a record cover.

Band photography: Ulla Nikula

Cover art Packaging Arts and Culture

Record cover / Ilo(iset) Tytöt

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Cover art Packaging +1
Record cover / Ilo(iset) Tytöt

Graphic design and illustrations for a record cover.

Band photography: Ulla Nikula

Cover art Packaging Arts and Culture
Record cover / Ilo(iset) Tytöt

Graphic design and illustrations for a record cover.

Band photography: Ulla Nikula

Cover art Packaging Arts and Culture
Record cover / Ilo(iset) Tytöt

Graphic design and illustrations for a record cover.

Band photography: Ulla Nikula

Cover art Packaging Arts and Culture
Animation / Personal Project

Social Media Animation Nature

Animation / Personal Project

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Social Media Animation +1
Illustrations for a marketing campaign / Kalevala

Illustration series based on the female characters of the Kalevala epic.

Marketing Social Media Folklore History People

Illustrations for a marketing campaign / Kalevala

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Marketing Social Media +3
Illustrations for a marketing campaign / Kalevala

Illustration series based on the female characters of the Kalevala epic.

Marketing Social Media Folklore History People
Illustrations for a marketing campaign / Kalevala

Illustration series based on the female characters of the Kalevala epic.

Marketing Social Media Folklore History People
Illustrations for a marketing campaign / Kalevala

Illustration series based on the female characters of the Kalevala epic.

Marketing Social Media Folklore History People
Nightfall / Personal project

City Nature

Nightfall / Personal project

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City Nature
Editorial illustration / Kaksplus Magazine

Editorial Home People Wellbeing

Editorial illustration / Kaksplus Magazine

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Editorial Home +2
Editorial illustration / Kaksplus Magazine

Editorial Home People Wellbeing
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Editorial Children Humor People

Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

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Editorial Children +2
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Editorial Children Humor People
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Editorial Children Humor People
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Editorial Children Humor People
Editorial illustrations / Koululainen magazine

I created small editorial illustrations for children’s magazine Koululainen for several years.

Editorial Children Humor People
Holiday cards / Personal project

Paper product Postcard Christmas Holidays

Holiday cards / Personal project

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Paper product Postcard +2
Holiday cards / Personal project

Paper product Postcard Christmas Holidays
Animation / Personal project

Social Media Animation Nature

Animation / Personal project

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Social Media Animation +1
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Character art Cover art Children’s book Editorial Marketing Fashion illustration Educational Packaging Paper product Games Postcard Social Media Animation Design History Humor Wellbeing People Christmas Holidays Folklore City Home Children Nature Fashion Family Food Adventure Arts and Culture