Fanni Lyytikäinen is a Helsinki-based artist, illustrator, and visual storyteller working across cultural and commercial projects. She offers freelance services as an art director, illustrator, and concept designer, creating thoughtful visual narratives for brands, institutions, and creative studios.Fanni collaborates on projects of all sizes and is available for remote or in-person work, including calls and online meetings.
Selected clients include: Moomin by Arabia, Vaarnii, Aida Impact, Ruohonjuuri, Finnish Design Shop, Marimekko, Cream Files Studios, Perso Soda, and Kakola Brewing Company.
Contact
fanni.lyytikainen@gmail.com
+358 50 400 1440
SELECTED PROJECTS
2025
Curator and Artistic Research, Exhibition: Becoming One, Aida Shop Gallery, Helsinki, FI
Featuring works from photographers Samuli Vienola and Juho Huttunen with artistic design research by Fanni Lyytikäinen and Elina Siira.
Curator, Exhibition: Spring Show with paintings, illustrations and paper cut-outs, Aida Shop Gallery, May-August, Helsinki, FI
Featuring works from: Illustrator Veera Kesänen and Artist Rukia Mahamed
2024
Curator, Exhibition Nr. 1, 2 Steps Gallery, Helsinki, FI
Featuring works from: Aini Alastalo, Amelie Scharffetter, Eemeli Sahimaa, Emil Lyytikkä, Emma Vilppula, Elena Palomo, Eve Hamari, Heli Juuti, Helmi Nieminen, Karla Muuri, Ville Aakula, Salamata Mboup.
Textile design sculpture art direction in collaboration with Anna Semi and a sculptural textile work originating from my BA studies. Re-Think Re-Form, Group Exhibition, Studio Bom — Helsinki Design Week, Helsinki, FI
Silver Award (hopeahuippu) Aida Film, Vuoden Huiput 2024, Category: Joy, Shortlisted and awarded for The Story of Roya and Liliia (Aida Impact film; Concept & Art Director)
Gold (kultahuippu) Helsinki Playground (stylist role) in the national creative design competition.
2023
Story of Roya and Liliia — Short Film for Aida Impact Jewellery, Concept development, visual storytelling, and art direction for brand film celebrating Aida Impact’s anniversary; acclaimed in creative design awards and Helsinki Design Week.
Panelist, Habitare: Antique & Vintage Design District Helsinki(curated session on the role of antique and vintage in contemporary visual and design practices), Habitare – Nordic Furniture, Design & Interior Fair, Helsinki, FI.
2022
Panelist, Nuku Talk — Helsinki Design Week event at Majamaja Coffee, FI.
2021
To Walk Like a Child, Solo Exhibition, Lokal Gallery, Helsinki, FI.
Exhibition based on MA thesis project exploring materiality, narrative, and embodied design processes.
Hearth, Group Exhibition, Lokal Gallery, Helsinki, FI.
Sculptural jewellery works based on illustrated colour research.
EARLIER PROJECTS
2019
Fashion Wednesday: Fashion and Materiality — Group Exhibition, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki, FI (2019).
Aalto University (Näytös) Fashion Show — BA & Collaborative Collections, Helsinki, FI (2018 and 2017).
ADDITIONAL CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS & MEDIA
Guest & Interview, Helsinki Design Weekly (Radio Helsinki) — discussion on design practice, creative consulting, and roles across fashion & visual research (2024).
Judge, Vuoden Huiput 2024 / Nuoret Luovat category — serving as a jury member in one of Finland’s foremost creative design competitions.
EDUCATION
2019–2021
Master of Arts (MA), Fashion
Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Helsinki, FI
2017
Minor Studies, ChemArts
Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering, Helsinki, FI
2015–2018
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion
Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Helsinki, FI
Full CV and portfolio available upon request.