Art. Design. Illustration.
Shall we make the world a little more beautiful, joyful, and easier to understand together?
Values
/ Beauty
My goal is to create beauty and joy in everyday and celebratory spaces—wherever a fresh perspective is needed. To me, beauty also means lasting quality that withstands both scrutiny and time, never visually fading with passing trends.
/ Intrigue
I strive to make things visually and narratively compelling and memorable. A sense of humanity and controlled imperfection is far more interesting than a glossy, picture-perfect world. I want to constantly discover new things about the world—not simply replicate what already exists.
/ Clarity
I create visual solutions that make the world clearer and easier to navigate. I structure complex information into simple forms, especially through information graphics and illustration.
/ Sustainability
Responsibility reflects in my everyday choices: I live and work in a compact, energy-class A studio home close to nature and city services. I drive an electric car and recycle. My projects often center on respect for humanity and the natural world.
Annastiina Mäkitalo
Studio
“The Herbaario artwork was an exceptionally successful art project overall. Through artistic means, it captured the flora that once grew on the site, turning it into a truly charming part of the newly built terraced houses. Each home was given its own plant, personalizing the residence and rooting it in the building site’s previous history. Working with Annastiina was seamless, and the final result was magnificent.”
Seppo Haataja, Kotistekijä