WHO
My name is Miika Kumpulainen. I’m a Helsinki-based graphic designer / art director with over 15+ years of experience in design and advertising. I’m an ambitious creative, uncompromising craftsman and a sports enthusiast. I love visual design in all its forms and I’m not afraid to study and experiment on new styles and techniques. I also create illustrations, type design and hand lettering as seen on my reference work.
My name is Miika Kumpulainen. I’m a Helsinki-based graphic designer / art director with over 15+ years of experience in design and advertising. I’m an ambitious creative, uncompromising craftsman and a sports enthusiast. I love visual design in all its forms and I’m not afraid to study and experiment on new styles and techniques. I also create illustrations, type design and hand lettering as seen on my reference work.
WHAT
My creative skill set allows me to execute design and branding projects all the way from concept design until the last pixel on the website. If you are looking for an experienced designer who can create true value to your brand, don’t hesitate to contact me.
My creative skill set allows me to execute design and branding projects all the way from concept design until the last pixel on the website. If you are looking for an experienced designer who can create true value to your brand, don’t hesitate to contact me.
HOW
Although the versatile skill set allows me to handle projects individually with clients I’m also open-minded to working with creative teams. I possess years of experience in leading creative teamwork from my time as an Associate Creative Director in the advertising agency TBWA\Helsinki.
Although the versatile skill set allows me to handle projects individually with clients I’m also open-minded to working with creative teams. I possess years of experience in leading creative teamwork from my time as an Associate Creative Director in the advertising agency TBWA\Helsinki.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2016 – Kumppari, Freelance Designer
2014 – 2016 TBWA\Helsinki, Associate Creative Director
2011 – 2014 PHS / TBWA\Helsinki, Lead Creative / AD
2010 TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, Johannesburg, AD
2009 – 2010 PHS, Junior AD
2007 – 2009 PHS, Production AD
2004 – 2007 Adsek Helsinki, Production AD
CLIENTS
2K Games, McDonald's, FAST, hREDS Esports, Espoon Palloseura, Esport Oilers, Crossfit Central Helsinki, SJRY, City of Pori, Sinebrychoff, Kiekko-Espoo.
AWARDS & HONORS
Eurobest Innovation shortlist
2 Gold awards at Vuoden Huiput
8 Silver awards at Vuoden Huiput
15 Annual Book nominations at Vuoden Huiput
2 Features in Lürzer's Archive
Ad of the week at Ads of the World
Gold award at Voitto advertising film awards
New York Festivals Print shortlist
2016 – Kumppari, Freelance Designer
2014 – 2016 TBWA\Helsinki, Associate Creative Director
2011 – 2014 PHS / TBWA\Helsinki, Lead Creative / AD
2010 TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, Johannesburg, AD
2009 – 2010 PHS, Junior AD
2007 – 2009 PHS, Production AD
2004 – 2007 Adsek Helsinki, Production AD
CLIENTS
2K Games, McDonald's, FAST, hREDS Esports, Espoon Palloseura, Esport Oilers, Crossfit Central Helsinki, SJRY, City of Pori, Sinebrychoff, Kiekko-Espoo.
AWARDS & HONORS
Eurobest Innovation shortlist
2 Gold awards at Vuoden Huiput
8 Silver awards at Vuoden Huiput
15 Annual Book nominations at Vuoden Huiput
2 Features in Lürzer's Archive
Ad of the week at Ads of the World
Gold award at Voitto advertising film awards
New York Festivals Print shortlist