My focus is on maps, infographics and data visualizations. I specialized in Information Design in Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
✕ WHAT I DO (WHAT I'M GOOD AT) ✕
Maps
Infographics
Data Visualization
Illustration
Illustrated Tourist Maps
I'm passionate about maps. In my Master's Thesis (Visual Communication Design, Aalto University), I studied how illustration can be used to improve the functionality of tourist maps. As part of the thesis, I designed three tourist maps of Suomenlinna (Unesco World Heritage site in Helsinki, Finland). Take a look at the abstract or download the thesis as a .pdf.
Work
✕ ILLUSTRATED TOURIST MAP OF SUOMENLINNA – CREATED AS PART OF MY MA THESIS IN AALTO UNIVERSITY ✕
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Illustrated Tourist Map of Suomenlinna
Illustrated Tourist Map of Suomenlinna
Mission & Values
✕ WHAT I BELIEVE IN ✕
I want to make the world easier to understand.
My goal is to present information in a visually appealing and effective way. I want to create accessible and engaging visualizations to help people absorb the information easier - in both simple and complex topics.
Creativity
I keep an open mind to new ideas and work hard to take control over new services, medias and platforms.
Aesthetics
I provide my clients impressive, individual and up-to date design solutions.
Openness & Transparency
I believe that sharing knowledge helps everyone become better at what they do - and that's in everyone's interest!
Criticality & Responsibility
Critical approach to design plays a key role when striving to present information in a proper way.
Contact
✕ PERSONAL INFORMATION ✕
Mikko Airikka
Graphic Designer, Information Designer
contact (at) mikkoairikka.com
+358 50 5345174
I’m a down to earth person with a particular interest in maps and great coffee :) I’m constantly looking for new ways to develop myself – and help others develop themselves too!
Education
Master of Arts | 2020
Bachelor of Culture and Media | 2016
Media Assistant | 2012
I have graduated from Master’s Programme in Visual Communication Design (Major in Information Design) in Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and vocational education in Audiovisual Communication.
Work Experience
Koponen + Hildén | 2020–
Yle Plus Desk | 2018
Yle News Graphics | 2012–2020
I’ve been working with Infographics since 2012 – previously at Yle News Graphics and currently at Koponen+Hildén Design Agency. I’ve also worked as a freelance Web Designer, Illustrator & Animator for companies and organizations such as Finnish Red Cross.
Member Of Grafia Ry
since 2014
Grafia − Association of Visual Communication Designers in Finland − seeks to look after the juridical, professional and economical interests of its members.