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Miia Puustinen

Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Miia Puustinen, an illustrator and designer from Vantaa, Finland. I do illustrations, patterns, product design (2D), public art, concepts and writing.

The essence of my design and illustration practice is curiosity, playfulness and storytelling. I love colors, materials and thinking about how things feel – physically and mentally. It’s important to me to please the senses, express moods and convey atmospheres. I love to paint and draw by hand, and often like to cherish the ease and small details of sketches in my work.

Wandering around and observing the world are my main tools to get new ideas. I'm also inspired daily by my 2-year-old kid and 70-year-old house and garden.

My studies in textiles, design (BA) and visual storytelling (MA) at Aalto University and my work experience as a full-time designer at Vallila form a strong combination of expertise in the world of stories, arts and materials. I have designed a lot of patterns and colors for different products (especially interior textiles and ceramics) and I am very familiar with the technical side of production.

Vallila, Arabia, Rörstrand, City of Helsinki, Flow Festival, Suomen Lanka, Aarrekid, Puuvillatehdas, Into Publishing, Soupster Family, Innofusor, Aalto University

Kaariportti / My project

An observation of a small, curved pine tree.

Kaariportti / My project

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Joulu / Oma projekti

Branding Editorial Illustrative art Christmas

Joulu / Oma projekti

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Branding Editorial +2
Minikuuset

Minikuuset

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Kyyhky / Oma Projekti

Kyyhky / Oma Projekti

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Portraits / Sankaritarinoita series

Portraits for Sankaritarinoita book series (Into Publishing)

A total of four portraits for four books:

Jeanne D’Arc – Sankaritarinoita nuorille, 2020

Rudolf Koivu – Sankaritarinoita kaikille, 2019

Mert Otsamo – Sankaritarinoita pojille, 2019

Aira Samulin – Sankaritarinoita tytöille 2018, book awarded with the People’s choice Finlandia prize

Illustrative art Picture book Portrait

Portraits / Sankaritarinoita series

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Illustrative art Picture book +1
Portraits / Sankaritarinoita series

Portraits for Sankaritarinoita book series (Into Publishing)

A total of four portraits for four books:

Jeanne D’Arc – Sankaritarinoita nuorille, 2020

Rudolf Koivu – Sankaritarinoita kaikille, 2019

Mert Otsamo – Sankaritarinoita pojille, 2019

Aira Samulin – Sankaritarinoita tytöille 2018, book awarded with the People’s choice Finlandia prize

Illustrative art Picture book Portrait
Egyptiläiset koirat

Egyptiläiset koirat

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Sahramipulla / Lucian päivä

Children’s book Editorial Illustrative art Picture book Animals Festivities Food Holidays

Sahramipulla / Lucian päivä

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Children’s book Editorial +6
Lätäkkö

Lätäkkö

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Sansibar / Vallila

Sansibar, 2021, pattern design for Vallila

The pattern was used to make curtains, tableware, kitchen products, tote bags, carpets and a rainwear collection for Kesko.

Paper product Pattern Product illustration Abstract Nature

Sansibar / Vallila

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Paper product Pattern +3
Sansibar / Vallila

Sansibar, 2021, pattern design for Vallila

The pattern was used to make curtains, tableware, kitchen products, tote bags, carpets and a rainwear collection for Kesko.

Paper product Pattern Product illustration Abstract Nature
Sansibar / Vallila

Sansibar, 2021, pattern design for Vallila

The pattern was used to make curtains, tableware, kitchen products, tote bags, carpets and a rainwear collection for Kesko.

Paper product Pattern Product illustration Abstract Nature
Sansibar / Vallila

Sansibar, 2021, pattern design for Vallila

The pattern was used to make curtains, tableware, kitchen products, tote bags, carpets and a rainwear collection for Kesko.

Paper product Pattern Product illustration Abstract Nature
Sansibar / Vallila

Sansibar, 2021, pattern design for Vallila

The pattern was used to make curtains, tableware, kitchen products, tote bags, carpets and a rainwear collection for Kesko.

Paper product Pattern Product illustration Abstract Nature
Niittyvilla / Vallila

Niittyvilla, AW21

Illustrative art Paper product Pattern Postcard Design Home Nature

Niittyvilla / Vallila

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Illustrative art Paper product +5
Niittyvilla / Vallila

Niittyvilla, AW21

Illustrative art Paper product Pattern Postcard Design Home Nature
Niittyvilla / Vallila

Niittyvilla, AW21

Illustrative art Paper product Pattern Postcard Design Home Nature
Niittyvilla / Vallila

Niittyvilla, AW21

Illustrative art Paper product Pattern Postcard Design Home Nature
Aava pattern / Aarrelabel

Aava 2018 for Aarrelabel, the pattern has been featured in two collections in different colors.

The pattern was also selected for the Heimtextil trends stand in 2018.

Pattern Abstract

Aava pattern / Aarrelabel

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Pattern Abstract
Aava pattern / Aarrelabel

Aava 2018 for Aarrelabel, the pattern has been featured in two collections in different colors.

The pattern was also selected for the Heimtextil trends stand in 2018.

Pattern Abstract
Aava pattern / Aarrelabel

Aava 2018 for Aarrelabel, the pattern has been featured in two collections in different colors.

The pattern was also selected for the Heimtextil trends stand in 2018.

Pattern Abstract
Pieniä / My project

Pattern Children Home Nature

Pieniä / My project

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Pattern Children +2
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People

Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

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Illustrative art Public art +3
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People
Helsinki 24h / City of Helsinki

Illustrated art wall in Hernesaari, Helsinki, 2018

together with Armi Teva, commissioned by the City of Helsinki

Length almost 1 km

Depicts different places and atmospheres in Helsinki over 24 hours

Illustrative art Public art City Nature People
Illustration / Suomen Lanka

Illustration for yarn packaging,

Liina, Moppari, Molla, 2020

Kieppari, 2021

graphic design by Oona Viskari

Packaging Product illustration Animals Handicraft Nature

Illustration / Suomen Lanka

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Packaging Product illustration +3
Illustration / Suomen Lanka

Illustration for yarn packaging,

Liina, Moppari, Molla, 2020

Kieppari, 2021

graphic design by Oona Viskari

Packaging Product illustration Animals Handicraft Nature
Illustration / Suomen Lanka

Illustration for yarn packaging,

Liina, Moppari, Molla, 2020

Kieppari, 2021

graphic design by Oona Viskari

Packaging Product illustration Animals Handicraft Nature
Illustration / Suomen Lanka

Illustration for yarn packaging,

Liina, Moppari, Molla, 2020

Kieppari, 2021

graphic design by Oona Viskari

Packaging Product illustration Animals Handicraft Nature
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Branding Public art Pattern Picture book Children’s book Editorial Packaging Portrait Product illustration Illustrative art Postcard Paper product Abstract Children Animals Nature Food Home Holidays Christmas Festivities Design People City Handicraft