Hi, I am Nana Halonen, a curious and passionate designer with over 7 years of experience helping brands, NGOs, and universities bring clarity and beauty to complex ideas.

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Hi, I am Nana Halonen, a curious and passionate designer with over 7 years of experience helping brands, NGOs, and universities bring clarity and beauty to complex ideas. Through my studio, Naksu Design, I craft visual stories that connect, inform, and inspire, whether it is a bold campaign, a research report, or a branded presentation.

My background spans tech, academia, and impact-driven organisations. I thrive on collaboration, structure, and purpose. I believe good design is not just about how things look, but how they work, feel, and support real people.

As a human being, I am warm, reliable, and endlessly curious. I find joy in learning, laughing, and helping others shine. Whether you are launching something new or elevating what exists, I am here to bring focus, creativity, and care to the table.

Let us create something meaningful together.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 2

ESOMAR is the global voice of the market research and data analytics industry. As a long-standing authority, they publish a wide range of in-depth industry and annual reports targeted at professionals and decision-makers around the world. I developed a flexible design system that allowed each report to stand on its own, yet stay connected to the ESOMAR family. This included custom icons, layouts, and visual styles tailored to the report themes, all while keeping within the brand’s colour palette and type system. From concept development to final delivery, I led the entire process and worked closely with ESOMAR’s marketing team to ensure content and visuals worked hand in hand. More than five reports were launched on time, each with its own distinct look but clearly part of the same design language. The refreshed layouts improved readability and engagement, and stakeholders shared positive feedback on how much more accessible and polished the reports felt. This consistent visual identity helped reinforce ESOMAR’s brand across its reports and publications.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer

Work experience· 13 roles

Creative Designer · HLO Branding AgencyApr 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Freelance Creative Designer for HLO to work on various client campaigns and other branding projects.

Creative Designer · HLO Branding AgencyApr 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Freelance Creative Designer for HLO working on various client campaigns and branding projects.

Digital Designer · SalonizedFeb 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Ensured visual consistency across all digital assets while creating engaging designs for social media collateral, ad campaigns, and digital marketing materials. Designed responsive websites and landing pages, optimized ad campaigns, and collaborated with cross-functional teams with wireframes and asset creation to bring creative ideas to life. Additionally designed trade show materials, promotional content, and event branding to strengthen overall brand identity.

Digital Designer · SalonizedFeb 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos
Senior Visual Designer · LythoFeb 2021 – Feb 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Senior Visual Designer · LythoFeb 2021 – Feb 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Owner and Designer · NAKSU DESIGNJan 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator · ESOMAROct 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts · Willem De Kooning Academy2013 – 2017
Bachelor of Arts · Willem De Kooning Academy2013 – 2017

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