I am a multidisciplinary artist and musician based in Helsinki, Finland. My work combines elements of composition, sound design, and interactive installations, always aiming to create immersive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with other artists and exploring the boundaries of sound and technology. With a background in industrial design and music theory, I have developed a unique approach to creating music for various media, including film, video games, and live performances. My passion for sound and design drives me to constantly experiment and innovate.

Juan Pablo Manríquez

I am a multidisciplinary artist and musician based in Helsinki, Finland. My work combines elements of composition, sound design, and interactive installations, always aiming to create immersive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with other artists and exploring the boundaries of sound and technology. With a background in industrial design and music theory, I have developed a unique approach to creating music for various media, including film, video games, and live performances. My passion for sound and design drives me to constantly experiment and innovate.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and musician based in Helsinki, Finland. My work combines elements of composition, sound design, and interactive installations, always aiming to create immersive experiences. I enjoy collaborating with other artists and exploring the boundaries of sound and technology.

With a background in industrial design and music theory, I have developed a unique approach to creating music for various media, including film, video games, and live performances. My passion for sound and design drives me to constantly experiment and innovate.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Finnish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Designer at Lappset
December 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Responsible for creating sound design for interactive playgrounds, enhancing children's play experiences through sound.
Composer, Producer at Miltton
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Composed and produced music for an international commercial project for UPM.
Composer & Musician at Lappset
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Involved in sound branding including composing, sound design, and production for various projects.
Composer & Producer at Kaamoksen Valossa
December 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Composed and produced music for the short film 'Kaamoksen Valossa'.
Creator at The Synth Club
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Founded a music service providing music jams with synthesizers for young people.
Keyboardist at Bellyco
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2011
Worked as a keyboardist, composer, and producer for a Chilean band, performing live and managing sound.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design at Universidad Mayor
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Piano and Music Theory at Conservatory Universidad de Chile
March 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

Advanced Music Production for Film, TV & Video Games
April 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Electroacoustic Improvisation, Audio in Sound Art & Sonic Arts
April 2, 2022 - April 30, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming
    paper Composer, Producer, sound art director. Lappset, Helsinki, Finland.

    Compose, sound design, production and recording of sound branding, creation of audio identity for Lappset brand.
    In 2024 Lappset wanted to create a sound branding from scratch. They wanted guidance and expertise to find the right sound world for their values and vision. The proposal and final result was heavily inspired by a Nordic feel, natural sounds, minimalism, playfulness and a bit of magic.

    The process consisted in combining natural unconventional analog sounds mixed with synthesizers, creating a new soundscape made exclusively for them.

    paper Composer &producer for videogame Buff Up, Helsinki.

    Composing, producing and recording music for the independent video game"Buff Up" still in production by Mikko Partanen

    paper Sound design, Lappset, Helsinki, Finland.

    Creation and production of sound designs for interactive playgrounds following the sound branding and soundscape created for Lappset.

    paper Composer, producer, Miltton (UPM), Helsinki, Finland.

    Music pieces composed and produced for Miltton’s client UPM. The client wanted to bring energy, movement and freshness to their commercial.

    paper Composer & producer for documentary Kaamoksen Valossa, Helsinki.

    Composing, producing and recording music for the documentary “Kaamoksen Valossa” by Niko Väistö. Inspired by the vast landscapes of Lapland and the darkness of the arctic circle in winter.

    paper Sound artist, Myymälä 2, Helsinki.

    Creation of sound sculpture, creating local based music composition, using space as an instrument.