Illustrations and Visual Identities

This page presents examples of various illustrations and visual identities from over the years. I frequently use digital collage techniques in my illustrations, integrating various surfaces and textures for added depth. I merge intricate image techniques with classic, precise composition and typography.

The design process remains the same, regardless of the size of the work—whether it's a stamp or a poster. The final result should be engaging and relevant to the subject, while also incorporating something new.

Kuvituksia ja visuaalisia ilmeitä

Tällä sivulla on esimerkkejä kuvituksista ja visuaalisista ilmeistä vuosien varrelta. Suunnitteluprosessi on samanlainen riippumatta siitä, onko teos suuri tai pieni. Lopputuloksen tulee olla aiheensa näköinen, mutta sisältää myös jotain uutta.

The front cover of the book Shakkimestari features chessboard illustration with a tilted king chess piece, on a beige textured background. Title reads diagonally in bold letters. The authors name, Juhani Seppovaara, is at the top. Published by Docend
The front cover of the book Oodi Berliinille features an old map and an illustration of an old suitcase with stickers and symbols of GDR, Budapest, Berlin, Paris, and Prague. The writer's name, Juhani Seppovaara, is written on the suitcase's nametag.
A stamp shows a woman in national costume with her back to the camera, wearing a red jacket and a checkered scarf around her shoulders. In the lower right corner is the text “Suomi Finland”. Next to it is a first-day postmark with circular embroidere
Bold yellow poster for Musica Nova Helsinki 2001. Features a Venus flytrap illustration and text highlighting Focus Francesconi Kats-Chernin with event details and organizers listed below.
Bold purple neon-green poster for Musica Nova Helsinki 2004. Features a baroque-styled neon-green leaf illustration and the title Focus Wien with event details and organizers.
Two business cards for Linnuntie with the illustration of two stylized birds against a light blue background. The birds are composed of geometric shapes and various patterns, including stripes, florals, and text. Each bird features contrasting colors
Two sheet music covers for composer Hakola. Both covers are decoratively layered in style. The brick-red coloured Appassionato cover has a light flame that fades into the background. The Diamond Street cover has a light gold tone with decorative flou
At the top of the dark-toned website, the title Mission Finland is interwoven between the stripes of a diagonally striped banner. The page's text runs below the title on a light grey background.

  • Book covers for Juhani Seppovaara: Shakkimestari, 2024 and Oodi Berliinille, 2021, Docendo

  • National dresses: set of 6 stamps, 1st-day cover and 1st-day post stamp, 2018

  • Graphic identity for contemporary music festival Musica nova Helsinki, 1998–2006

  • Linnuntie visual identity, website and visit cards, 2011

  • Sheet music covers for composer Kimmo Hakola, 2009–2015

  • Website design for Mission Finland project, 2020

  • Kirjankansia kirjailija Juhani Seppovaaran kirjoihin: Shakkimestari, 2024 ja Oodi Berliinille, 2021, Docendo

  • Kansallispuvut pienoisarkki: kuusi ikimerkkiä, ensipäiväkuori ja -leima, 2018

  • Uuden musiikin tapahtum Musica nova Helsinki graafinen ilme, 1998–2006

  • Linnuntie visuaalinen ilme, nettisivut ja käyntikortit, 2011

  • Nuottivihkojen kannet säveltäjä Kimmo Hakolalle, 2009–2015

  • Nettisivujen visuaalinen ilme Mission Finland projektille, 2020

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