DESIGNER | Maija Louekari

DESIGNER | Maija Louekari

Maija Louekari is a Helsinki-based freelance illustrator and designer. The starting point of her career was in 2003. That’s when she won a design competition co-organised by Marimekko and the University of Art and Design Helsinki.

Inspired by small observations of everyday life, Maija’s patterns combine narrative line drawing with skillful use of powerful colour surfaces. Her most recognisable designs for Marimekko are Siirtolapuutarha (city garden) and Räsymatto (rag rug).

top3 deep dive into marimekko >

marimekko | oiva rasymatto | bowl 250ml
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | bowl 300ml
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | bowl 400ml
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | bowl 500ml
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | breakfast set 2 piece
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | coffee cup 200ml
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | espresso cup + saucer
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | mug 250ml
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | mug 250ml black + green
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | mug 400ml
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | plate 15cm
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | plate 20cm
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | plate 20cm clay + white
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | plate 25cm
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | serving bowl
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | serving bowl 3 litre
marimekko | oiva rasymatto | tea cup 250ml
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | bowl 500ml
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | bowl 900ml
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | city garden plate 20cm
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | coffee cup 200ml
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | deep plate 20cm
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | deep serving dish
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | mug 250ml
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | plate 15cm
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | plate 20cm
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | plate 25cm
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | serving bowl
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | serving dish
marimekko | oiva siirtolapuutarha | teapot