PUBLICATION DESIGN FOR VUODEN HUIPUT 2025

Client Project
2026

Client: Grafia
Printing house: MarkPrint

Team:
Mikko Männistö, creative director
Anna Niskanen, project manager
Jesse Meritähti, graphic designer
Ville Sainio, 3D graphics

Software:
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Vuoden Huiput is Finland's leading creative design competition founded in 1980. Held annually, it celebrates creativity and originality while promoting excellence in design. The event includes a competition, awards gala, Huiput Creative festival, exhibition and annual publication.

N2 Albiino was selected to design the visual identity for Vuoden Huiput 2025, exploring the themes of metamorphosis and craftsmanship. During my internship at the agency, I was responsible for designing the printed materials for the awards gala and exhibition — and most notably, the annual publication.

Considering my strong interest in publication and editorial design, the project was a particularly enjoyable challenge. I was responsible for translating the visual identity into a cohesive editorial experience, from initial sketches and concept development to the final design. The project was an exciting opportunity to explore areas of graphic design that I'm passionate about, such as typography and layout design. The publication well received by the client Grafia, an excellent conclusion to a collaboration that was a pleasant and rewarding experience throughout.