
Hello, I am Esa, a versatile digital design professional.

About
I create beautiful, intuitive and inclusive digital experiences - be it UI/UX and app prototyping, website optimization or a GDPR-compliant design that respects users with disabilities. I am also an expert on WordPress platform use, and offer tailor-made classes for you or your team. In my 20+ years of design career I worked on my own and in multiple agencies, collaborated with other creatives and developers and successfully delivered complex projects to many clients.Skills
UI/UXFront-end Development
Graphic design
Visual Design
Photography
Design Consultation
You know your business best. Let me assist you in making its digital facade work seamlessly, increase your revenue and bring you more satisfied customers.

ACCESSIBILITY
Is the font size right for vision-impaired users? Will the app’s color contrast work well even on screens with a lower resolution? Can dyslexic users orient themselves well in the way the website copy and its structure? These and other challenges are of utmost importance in every single website and app design. My expertise in resolving these, and other conundrums comes from working with countless municipalities in Finland, and local and international non-profits with a deep commitment to accessible design for everyone. Let’s analyze accessibility in your project and design the best solution for your unique customer base.
GDPR COMPLIANCE, COOKIE MANAGEMENT & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
In today’s complex world, online safety requires that your website or an app is GPDR-compliant and the user has control over the way their data is or isn’t used by third parties. As one half of the founding team of a unique cookie consent and content management platform (soon to be launched), I have the confidence to tackle these issues on your behalf, for the satisfaction and comfort of your customers.
UI DESIGN & PROTOTYPING
Comfortable with Adobe XD and other tools, I am able to bring your vision to life in a workable, clickable prototype ready to be polished to perfection and handed over to the developers. Over the years I have designed countless websites from the ground up, used by big clients like the City of Helsinki, Vihreät and SDP. Whether you need a straightforward business site, a complex e-shop with an array of products or a home for a digital magazine, you can trust me to design and prototype the best solution for your needs.
SEO & CONTENT OPTIMIZATION
The way the algorithms work may be mysterious, but in order to be seen online, we have to work with what we know. Luckily, I know my way with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and the structuring of content on your website to highlight your business in major search engines.
WORDPRESS TRAINING
One of my favorite platforms is WordPress, for its ease of use for non-designers, and its endless adaptability. As a routine part of my work, I train teams to use the newly designed website running on WordPress, and I can train your team too, regardless of whether the website is designed by me or not
CREATIVE AUDIT
If you are considering a redesign of your assets, but you are unsure where to even begin, I can conduct an audit of all your online and offline channels (website, print materials, visual identity, social media presence,...) and offer my honest review and recommendation for your next possible steps forward. Perhaps a redesign of your visual identity is needed? Or maybe you need to change the tone of voice, and add more people to your images. Or maybe your website could be easier to use, with more call-to-action buttons in strategic places. Let’s audit your visual outputs and see.Clients
I have collaborated with hundreds of clients over the past 20+ years - here is a short selection:
Helsinki
SDP
Vihreät
Kaupunkiliikenne
Kesko
Lappset
Aarikka
Ensto
"Best synergy ever found with anyone from graphic-/web-designing field. He got my idea straight away, was always pleasant to deal with, has a sense of humor and does amazing work. All my clients have been endorsing web pages Esa made for my work. Thumbs!"
Linda R.
"Esa is a truly creative graphic designer who has an eye for detail. He is able to work under pressure and with hectic schedules. Esa is a nice and friendly person and I really enjoyed working with him."
Laura T.
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