I am a designer-photographer-artist who explores and substantiates social and societal phenomena through both - the lens of camera and designerly approaches.
My background as a designer originates from the curiosity and urge to modify and work with the objects around – such as skateboards, surfboards and hockey sticks. The academic side to my creative working started in Industrial Design BA studies in the University of Lapland. However, after a few years of studying industrial design my interests started shifting more towards artistic expression and more hands-on working with different materials which led me to apply for MA studies in Aalto University’s Contemporary Design program. Alongside the major studies I did Photography as a minor.
As a creative my passion lies in contributing of making society a more fair place for everybody, that tiny bit one can do – and hopefully more through collaborating and working with others.
b.1991, Vantaa, Finland
contact
vertti.virasjoki@gmail.com
(+358) 050 300 5187
or the box below
Education
2019 - 2023
Aalto University
MA in Contemporary Design, minor in Photography
2015 - 2019
University of Lapland
BA in Industrial Design
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