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.
Currently, she works as an Art Director for the global brand Moomin Characters, collaborating with clients across high-end fashion and cultural projects. She understands the aesthetics of different markets and knows how to apply visual thinking across clothing collections, spatial design, and the finest details of a single illustration.
Drop me a line :-)
ve.kesanen@gmail.com
Misc.
(2026) The Graphic Designer of the week
(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
Moomin Characters, Art Director
+ Freelancer
Studies
Aalto University School of
Arts, Design and Architecture
Master of Arts (2024)
Visual Communication Design
Aalto University School of
Arts, Design and Architecture
Bachelor of Arts (2021)
Visual Communication Design
& Editorial Design in ELISAVA
School of Design and Engineering