Veera is an Art Director and Illustrator who brings bold, visually striking ideas to life. 

Specializing in sports (especially basketball), food and beverage, and events, she creates work that engages and inspires. Veera thrives on collaboration with passionate clients who aren't afraid to be expressive and think big.

Drop me a line :-) 
ve.kesanen@gmail.com
 
 Design works Illustrations

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(2026) Transform Awards Europe Judge in branding categories

(2025) Grafia ry Grant Committee Member

(2025) Transform Awards Europe Gold in the Best brand evolution category

(2025) Transform Awards Europe Silver in the Best visual identity category

(2024) Vuoden Huiput/Best of The Year Finalist, Visual Identity & Young Creatives

(2023) Exhibition: Comforting Contrasts – Soft Art in Hard Times

(2023) European Design Awards, silver

(2022) Red Dot Design Award, winner

(2022) IPRA, winner

(2022) European Design Awards, bronze

(2022) Transform Awards Europe, winner

(2021) Transform Awards Nordics, winner

(2021) Vuoden Huiput/Best of The Year, Finalist, Image

(2020) Vuoden Huiput/Best of The Year, Finalist, Young Creatives

(2019) Messukeskus 100, Audience Choice, Poster Design

(2018) Finnish Design Academy Design Competition, winner



Currently

Moomin Characters, Art Director
+ Freelancer 

2024
Aalto university
School of Design and Architecture
Major: Visual Communication Design
MA 2024, BA 2021

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Art Director            & 


Illustrator