Info — Veera Kortelainen

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Studio (3350012-4) Veera Kortelainen is an independent graphic design / creative / artistic / cultural practice based in Helsinki, Finland (UTC+2). The studio produces culturally and strategically relevant visual and conceptual implementations for clients, collaborators, and self-initiated projects across commercial, cultural, and artistic contexts. Always available for commissions & collaborations—get in touch via (e-mail) kortelaisenveera@gmail.com (socials) @veerakortelainen.

Merits etc.
(2026) Grand One: Honorary Mention in Best Brand Identity
(2026) Vuoden Huiput: Jury Member
(2025) Luonnos Gallery curatorial team with Tuukka Tujula and Jassir Kuronen
(2024) ADCE Student Awards: Jury Member
(2024) European Design Awards: Finalist in Logo Design
(2023) Vuoden Huiput: Yearbook in Visual Identity
(2023) Transform Awards Europe: Silver & Bronze in Visual Identity
(2022) Vuoden Huiput: Silver in Visual Identity
(2022) Vuoden Huiput: Yearbook in Young Creatives
(2022) Transform Awards Europe: Gold in Visual Identity
(2019) 30 Under 30 by Markkinointi & Mainonta
(2019) Vuoden Huiput: Silver in Design
(2018) Vuoden Huiput: Yearbook in Young Creatives

Teaching / Lectures / Workshops / Talks
(2026) Aalto VCD MA1: Type & Written Language -studio
(2026) Aalto VCD BA3: Thesis Advising
(2025) Menestys & Merkityksellisyys: Panel Discussion at Helsinki Design Week
(2025) Aalto VCD BA1: Tool—Typography (Course assistant)
(2023) LAB Institute of Design BA4: Lecture Visit
(2022) Aalto VCD BA3: Lecture Visit

Exhibitions

(2025) Concept Store: Consumer Culture as a Medium
(2024) Body—Text—Space
(2023) Aika OK: Grafia 90 Years
(2019) TypoCraft Helsinki

Writing

(2025) Form Trolls Content (MA Thesis)
(2023) Death of Context and Birth of the Core (Self-published)

Resume
(2019—2023) Ellun Kanat, Helsinki, Finland
(03—07/2025) Wiegand von Hartmann, Munich, Germany
(2018) Torso Magazine

Education
MA of Arts, Aalto University of Arts, Design & Architecture
Visual Communication Design: Type & Written Language

BA of Arts, Aalto University of Arts, Design & Architecture
Visual Communication Design
+ Exchange Studies in Konstfack School of Arts, Craft & Design