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Hei, I’m Stephanie!

I’m an Oulu-based designer who helps overlooked industries feel seen through thoughtful design and care.

Seeking Oulu design roles

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Seeking Oulu design roles 🌺

Project Highlights


HoivaHelmi / Branding

Clear identity for women navigating Finnish healthcare. Thoughtful design makes heavy information feel steady and manageable.

Eindruck / Branding

Eindruck highlights overlooked projects. The platform elevates nonprofits through curated editorials and thoughtful features.

Am Grünen Bäumchen / Branding

Gentle identity for a mental health support group. The design welcomes people into a space built on trust and shared understanding.

IMIB-Network / Service Design

Service design to help international professionals find startup support. Clear pathways let people know what is possible and what comes next.

This is for you if…


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Your users feel overwhelmed and you want welcoming, clear materials to find their way.

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Your visuals don't fully reflect the care and thought you put into your service or the real value of what you offer people.

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You work with complex systems or vulnerable people needing design that deserve care.

Why I do this work


Design isn't just about looking good - it's about feeling right.

Good design notices where people get stuck. My background moving through healthcare, bureaucracy, and new places taught me that.

I create visual identities and experiences that feel human and clear, especially when the work involves complex systems or vulnerable moments that need steady support.

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Ready to talk?

I’m looking for design roles in Oulu and would be glad to talk about your projects. Feel free to reach out to share what you are working on or explore how we might work together.

vaarastephanie@gmail.com