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Hannu Timonen

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I am an experienced UX/UI Design Lead and Art Director based in Tampere, Finland, with a passion for combining visual integrity with functionality across various projects.

About

I am an experienced UX/UI Design Lead and Art Director based in Tampere, Finland, with a passion for combining visual integrity with functionality across various projects. Over the years, I have led teams, supervised design systems, and worked hands-on in graphic and UI design for both web and applications.

My experience also spans teaching brand and visual design, illustration, and game design, reflecting my versatile background in media, arts, and digital game production. I enjoy blending traditional art techniques with digital tools to create unique, performance-optimized visual experiences.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 7 roles

UX/UI Design Lead · Tampere Polytechnic, Media and ArtsDec 2023 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Led the company's UX/UI team, supervised design systems, and ensured visual integrity across all projects from May 2022 to December 2023.

Guest Lecturer · Tampere Polytechnic, Media and ArtsMay 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Taught brand design, visual design, infographics, and web design to students from February 2021 to May 2022.

Art Director · Alma Aluemedia/Aamulehti, TampereJan 2016 – Aug 2025 · 9 yrs 8 mos

Supervised and executed graphic and UI design for website renewals and applications while managing online marketing design from September 2010 to January 2016.

EntrepreneurMar 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 9 mos
Graphic Designer · Dreamnet, VaasaAug 2010 – Aug 2025 · 15 yrs 1 mo
Graphic Designer · Loiste Oy, HelsinkiJun 2009 – Aug 2025 · 16 yrs 3 mos
Web Designer / Ad-Assistant · City-Mainos Oy, HämeenlinnaAug 2008 – Aug 2025 · 17 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration · Tampere Polytechnic2019 – 2022
Bachelor of Media · Tampere Polytechnic2008 – 2025
Studies for Master of Science in Technology · University of Technology of Tampere2001 – 2004

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