Everything I do is underpinned by a simple but powerful idea: Positive Creativity. From the creative process to the final output, I believe design can bring people together, create sustainable choices and foster wellbeing.
I set up Studio Emmi in 2005 to partner with clients and creatives who want to make a positive contribution to society and planet.
Whether it’s engaging audiences through purpose-led brand identities, mentorship for creative wellbeing or making engaging spaces, I work with people to find the very best solutions through design.
I am author of the book Common Interest: Documents, and have contributed to industry magazines on topics ranging from typography to women in design. I regularly lecture on design topics at various universities based in the UK and beyond.
I also give talks and workshops about my personal design journey and CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM, guiding creatives in their wellbeing and careers.
Born in Finland, I’m a strong advocate for a balanced life full of curiosity, growth and wonder. I studied graphic design in the UK at the University of Brighton. In 2001 I moved to northern Italy to work at Fabrica, Benetton Group’s prestigious communication research studio for young designers. I then worked at Karlssonwilker in New York and Futerra sustainability agency as their UK Creative Director. I now run Studio Emmi, based in London.
Projects
- Studio Emmi: Creative Ecosystem Financial Wellbeing workshop>> FINANCIAL WELLBEING WORKSHOP with Kate Woosey / Alex Financial Services www.alexfs.uk >> JOIN US Tuesday 5th October, 7-8pm BST >> LIMITED FREE BOOKING https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodO2upjgpH9RereQmogtedoyDx0FZxpD6 Both Kate and I believe in empowering people with the tools to feel confident about future wellbeing. Kate gives self-employed consultants, small business owners and creatives peace of mind by taking a holistic approach to financial planning. We are launching Al
- Creative Ecosystem: a series of online events and workshops, marking Studio Emmi’s 15th anniversaryCREATIVE ECOSYSTEM is a series talks and events running through this summer, marking Studio Emmi 15th anniversary. Explore how wellbeing is linked to the creative process and how essential it is for living a creative life. Reflect on what your own personal Creative Ecosystem looks like and get energised and inspired. For a creative professional, the pressure to create is ever present. Emmi Salonen @StudioEmmi thinks about her creativity as an ecosystem that must be balanced in order to keep pr
Work history
Creative DirectorStudio Emmi
London, United KingdomFull Time