Lotta Maija
Hei there! I'm Lotta Maija, an illustrator from Helsinki, focusing on pattern design and illustrations.
My style is recognisable and the background in textile design has sparked a love for screen print like flat-colour surfaces that are often prominent in my work. Inspired by all things organic and cute, my aesthetics comes to life in playful fruit and flora illustrations and patterns. A signature colour palette plays a significant role in my work. My working process starts always with drawing by and I think having a physical connection with work and having the body with me in the creative process is invaluable part of the progress.
I have lived in Japan twice while studying and working, and have deep understanding of the culture and print market.
There is always room in my calendar for new rendezvous and fun projects. Don't hesitate to contact me even if it's just to chat. :-)
I master the stages of pattern design and illustration from sketch to final product. I specialize in herbal theme.
Marimekko (FI)
Petit PLi (GB)
KindCare (JP)
Get Welly (US)
Pure Waste (FI)
Dream Cozy (FI)
Baltic Club (CAN)
Whip Appeal (SWE)
Slowdown Studio (US)
Plywood Print (FI)
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
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Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern design / Marimekko (2018)
In 2018 I designed three repeating patterns for Marimekko’s home and ready-to-wear collections. The prints were originally painted by hand on paper and finalised in digital format. I drew inspiration for the designs, Kasvio, Apilainen, Palsta, Herbaario and Tuulahdus, from old herbarium books and a summer cottage’s garden.
I liked to play with dimensions, movement and create my own imaginative plants.
Pattern Design / Petit Pli (2023)
Clothes that grow.
Petit Pli, founded in 2017, aims to clothe the future of humanity, and they’re starting with the next generation. Petit Pli uses plissé-technique to expand the lifespan of children wear. This means Petit Pli offers three sizes for children from a newborn to age 9. As the child grows, the clothes’ foldings opens up little by little.
I designed a blooming flower pattern for their limited edition collection. My aim was to create a pattern that would be interesting when folded and opened. The patterns stripy details keep the print interesting as the lines go different directions.
Pattern Design / Petit Pli (2023)
Click to see more about the project.
Pattern Design / Petit Pli (2023)
Clothes that grow.
Petit Pli, founded in 2017, aims to clothe the future of humanity, and they’re starting with the next generation. Petit Pli uses plissé-technique to expand the lifespan of children wear. This means Petit Pli offers three sizes for children from a newborn to age 9. As the child grows, the clothes’ foldings opens up little by little.
I designed a blooming flower pattern for their limited edition collection. My aim was to create a pattern that would be interesting when folded and opened. The patterns stripy details keep the print interesting as the lines go different directions.
Pattern Design / Petit Pli (2023)
Clothes that grow.
Petit Pli, founded in 2017, aims to clothe the future of humanity, and they’re starting with the next generation. Petit Pli uses plissé-technique to expand the lifespan of children wear. This means Petit Pli offers three sizes for children from a newborn to age 9. As the child grows, the clothes’ foldings opens up little by little.
I designed a blooming flower pattern for their limited edition collection. My aim was to create a pattern that would be interesting when folded and opened. The patterns stripy details keep the print interesting as the lines go different directions.
Pattern Design / Petit Pli (2023)
Clothes that grow.
Petit Pli, founded in 2017, aims to clothe the future of humanity, and they’re starting with the next generation. Petit Pli uses plissé-technique to expand the lifespan of children wear. This means Petit Pli offers three sizes for children from a newborn to age 9. As the child grows, the clothes’ foldings opens up little by little.
I designed a blooming flower pattern for their limited edition collection. My aim was to create a pattern that would be interesting when folded and opened. The patterns stripy details keep the print interesting as the lines go different directions.
Calendar / Lotta Maija Shop (2023)
I designed and produced a wall calendar 2024 full of joyful illustrations of flowers and fruits. The calendar was written in three languages (Finnish, Swedish and English), had space for small notes and included an extra month, January 2025!
The calendar was sold in my webshop and resellers in Finland.
Calendar / Lotta Maija Shop (2023)
Click to see more about the project.
Calendar / Lotta Maija Shop (2023)
I designed and produced a wall calendar 2024 full of joyful illustrations of flowers and fruits. The calendar was written in three languages (Finnish, Swedish and English), had space for small notes and included an extra month, January 2025!
The calendar was sold in my webshop and resellers in Finland.
Calendar / Lotta Maija Shop (2023)
I designed and produced a wall calendar 2024 full of joyful illustrations of flowers and fruits. The calendar was written in three languages (Finnish, Swedish and English), had space for small notes and included an extra month, January 2025!
The calendar was sold in my webshop and resellers in Finland.
Calendar / Lotta Maija Shop (2023)
I designed and produced a wall calendar 2024 full of joyful illustrations of flowers and fruits. The calendar was written in three languages (Finnish, Swedish and English), had space for small notes and included an extra month, January 2025!
The calendar was sold in my webshop and resellers in Finland.
Calendar / Lotta Maija Shop (2023)
I designed and produced a wall calendar 2024 full of joyful illustrations of flowers and fruits. The calendar was written in three languages (Finnish, Swedish and English), had space for small notes and included an extra month, January 2025!
The calendar was sold in my webshop and resellers in Finland.
Calendar / Lotta Maija Shop (2023)
I designed and produced a wall calendar 2024 full of joyful illustrations of flowers and fruits. The calendar was written in three languages (Finnish, Swedish and English), had space for small notes and included an extra month, January 2025!
The calendar was sold in my webshop and resellers in Finland.
Packaging illustrations / Mori no Niwa (JP)
Packaging illustrations for Japanese distillery Mori no Niwa’s newest tonic water series.
Available in Japan.
Packaging illustrations / Mori no Niwa (JP)
Click to see more about the project.
Packaging illustrations / Mori no Niwa (JP)
Packaging illustrations for Japanese distillery Mori no Niwa’s newest tonic water series.
Available in Japan.
Packaging illustrations / Mori no Niwa (JP)
Packaging illustrations for Japanese distillery Mori no Niwa’s newest tonic water series.
Available in Japan.
Packaging illustrations / Mori no Niwa (JP)
Packaging illustrations for Japanese distillery Mori no Niwa’s newest tonic water series.
Available in Japan.