I'm Kaarel, a designer and founder of Puhe OÜ, based in Tartu, Estonia. I blend graphic design with practical digital printing know-how to help brands go from concept to printed and digital materials. With a background spanning freelance design, prepress, and running my own studio, I enjoy turning ideas into clear visuals and effective design across posters, branding, and websites while keeping production realities in mind.

Kaarel Johannes

I'm Kaarel, a designer and founder of Puhe OÜ, based in Tartu, Estonia. I blend graphic design with practical digital printing know-how to help brands go from concept to printed and digital materials. With a background spanning freelance design, prepress, and running my own studio, I enjoy turning ideas into clear visuals and effective design across posters, branding, and websites while keeping production realities in mind.

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I’m Kaarel, a designer and founder of Puhe OÜ, based in Tartu, Estonia. I blend graphic design with practical digital printing know-how to help brands go from concept to printed and digital materials.

With a background spanning freelance design, prepress, and running my own studio, I enjoy turning ideas into clear visuals and effective design across posters, branding, and websites while keeping production realities in mind.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Estonian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital print operator at Kroonpak
July 1, 2021 - Present
Digital print operator; Operating Mouvent LB702-UV.
Digital print operator at KROONPRESS AS
July 1, 2021 - Present
Digital print operator.
Founder at Puhe OÜ
February 1, 2021 - Present
Graphic and web design business. A step closer from freelance to self-employed.
Prepress and Digital Printing at Paar OÜ
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021
Prepress and Digital Printing; Freelance Graphic Design Services.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance Graphic Design Services
January 1, 2010 - February 1, 2021
Freelance graphic designer; Clients included Kindel Kästi MTÜ, Kalev Boxing, Cande OÜ, Comedy Estonia, Tartu Rotary Club, korp! Sakala, IRL, Verekeskus, International Comedians, Balou Club, Boom Club. - Designing posters, logos, booklets and album covers - Advising on design decisions
Waiter at Frens Conference Services
December 1, 2009 - January 31, 2014
Waiter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Teacher of Vocational Training at University of Tartu
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2027
Secondary Education at Narva Eesti Gümnaasium
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Mouvent Operator Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Fiery-510 VDP with Fiery FreeForm
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Mouvent Digital Front End Software Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Advanced Operator Training Fiery-900
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026
Advanced color profiling
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Education