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Toni Kormano*
Creative Designer

* Comprehensive and integratable creative solution that consolidates the capabilities of an entire agency into one highly skilled individual.

Over two decades of experience in different advertising, design, communication, and digital agencies—with a background in journalism. Pete excels in all things visual, digital, marketing, and photography, consistently generating concepts and ideas. He is also great at designing spaces and other physical products.

His timeless design aesthetics, combined with practical ease of use and personality, bring together the digital and physical worlds as they should be.

Clients also appreciate his confidence in personal taste, technical knowledge, conceptual way of thinking, and the ability to communicate all these. This helps make complex projects simple and successful.

SELECTED CLIENTS

Here are a few of the clients Pete has had the privilege to work with.

( Full list below )

The Offering

In recent years, Pete has focused on shaping the overall brand experience — the perception customers/clients have when interacting with your business.
This has proven to be the most effective way to leverage Pete's different skillsets for optimal results.

These main skillsets Pete has acquired while working +20 years in different agencies.

  • Strategy

    Pete has worked closely for over 20 years with different CEOs and high-level executives, helping them polish and represent their ideas. This has given Pete a unique advantage in strategic thinking and creative sparring.

    From rebranding countless companies, consistently generating ideas, creative workshops, social media strategies to assisting a market entry to China.

    Pete is a strategic asset you should utilise.

  • Concepts

    Breaking everything down to a conceptual level is how Pete thinks. From client work to some of his personal ventures like a Scalable Modular Off Grid Cabin schematics. Pete is consistently generating concepts and ideas.

    One of his latest personal concepts called Puukko Media was about saving the traditional media companies in the verge of digitalisation.

    Concept was eventually awarded and funded by the Finnish Government.

  • Design

    Visually pleasing end results - always. Over 20 years of experience in graphic design & art direction and countless design awards from all over the world.

    From designing a poster for Lady Gaga, rebranding massive corporations to running his own Design Studio and a team of designers as a Creative Director.

    Pete is a highly advanced as a designer, art director and creative director.

  • Digital

    Countless different digital projects and a punch of awards under his belt. Projects varying from Kotipizza eCommerce UI/UX redesign to websites, applications, and other digital products.

    Did you know that, back in the days Pete also designed the first iPad magazine in Finland. And the second one as well.

    Pete is a digital native.

  • Photography

    Over 15 years behind the camera has escalated from a hobby to commercial work. Pete carries his trusted camera with him at all times.

    From brand imagery to black & white documentary portraits shot on film, Pete’s background as a professional visual journalist, photo editor & art director really helps.

    Some of his work has also been featured by Leica.

  • Marketing

    The latest large-scale marketing campaign Pete was involved with (as a Creative Director, Art Director & Creative Lead) ended up becoming the most successful campaign in Finland.

    This campaign also broke every sales record in the client's history. The campaign included everything from creative concept to social media, ads, TV commercials, and productions.

    Campaign was also shortlisted at Effie Awards.

  • Interior Design

    Interior design and renovation plans are now part of Pete’s main offerings, spanning from commercial projects to residential apartments.

    His latest commercial project for Tunturikatu 4 had a total renovation budget of +150,000 euros.

    And on the residential side of things. One of Pete's projects ended up on the pages of ELLE Decoration Sverige.

  • Product Design

    Product design projects have evolved over the years, ranging from custom Nike sneakers, longboards, and beers to a hand-forged Hamon Utility Knife and a solar-powered percolator Coffee Maker, to name a few.

    Pete has also designed a Modular Bed called 'PETE,' which was showcased at the Habitare Furniture Fair.

Awards

…and other noteworthy moments.

SHORTLIST / Advertising Campaign ( FIN )


Effie Awards

AWARD / Media Innovation Award ( FIN )


Finnish Government

FINALS / Best Web Magazine ( USA )


Folio Awards

HONORABLE / Best New Web Design ( UK )


The CMA

GOLD / Best Magazine ( FIN )


Edit

SILVER / Best Magazine ( FIN )


ProCom

SILVER / Best Design ( USA )


Folio Awards

SILVER / Best Magazine ( FIN )


ProCom

SILVER / Best Overall Design ( USA )


Folio Awards

SILVER / Publishing Graphics ( FIN )


Vuoden Huiput

SHORTLIST / Best Cover Page ( USA )


Folio Awards

SHORTLIST / Young Creatives ( FIN )


Vuoden Huiput

FEATURED / Branding Served ( WWW )


Behance

FEATURED / Interior Design ( SWE )

ELLE Decoration Sweden

Client Archive

Clients Pete has worked with throughout the years. Personally or in different offices.

( 2004 - 2023)

02 Taksi
A-Insinöörit
ACE-Production
Affecto
Aino Care
Aino Health
Alko
Alma 360
Alma Media
Amer Sports
Anna_ARCHIVE
Arctech
Art goes Kapakka
Asuntomessut
Betton
Bosgård Charolais
Brandon Lee (Director)
Burson-Marsteller
Byggmax
Coca-Cola
Copains
Dagmar
Design Finland
Digia
Dodreams
Econet
Edinburgh Festival
Edrington Finland
Eficode
Ekonomiliitto
Elinkeinokeskus
EuropCar
Fennia
Feri’s
Finnvera
Fjällräven
Float
Fonecta
From Start to Finnish

Frosmo
Fujitsu
Futurice 
Groteski
Happy Farmer
Helsingin Yliopisto
Helsingin Kaupunki
Helsinki Knife Show
Highland Park
Holiday Club
Hong Kong
House of Nostalgia
Hube Helsinki
I-Mediat
I-Print
Idmans (Hotel)
Ihana Helsinki
Ilkka
Ilkka-Yhtymä Oyj
Jaquar
Jelppis
Journalistiliitto
Kauhava
Kauppalehti
Kesko
K-Market Kamppi
K-Market Mansku
K-Market Heinola
Kotipizza
Laphroigh
Lääkäriliitto
Leijonat
Lempipaikkamme
Live Nation
Longitudi
Malja Suomelle
MariGroup
Matkailusäätiö
Matti Stig (Chef)

Mellakka Helsinki
Metsä Group
Metso
Microsoft
Miikka Pirinen (Photographer)
Mrako
Netax
Netled
Nordalco
Nordea
Nukkuville
Nuonea
Olli Mäkelä Surfboards
OP
OP-Pohjola
P. Hoskari
Paikallisosuuspankit
PayiQ
Pluto Finland
Pohjalainen
Pohjois-Karjala
Pohjoisranta
Posti
Puukko Media
Puuromu
Radisson
Raikastamo
Rautia
Ravintola Teatteri
Redhill
Republic
RPS Brewing Co.
S-Ryhmä
S-Työn Liitto
Sako
SDP
Selko
Seymour Consulting

Sitowise
Slade
SLEY
SM-Liiga
Sofia Helsinki
Solar Water Solutions
Sponda
Stamina
Studeo
SubTV
Sucking Manifesto
Suomatkan Kanava
Suomen Yrittäjät
Syöpäyhdistys
Talouskriisi 2020
Tamarin
TATE
Tefal
Teräsbetoni
The Contrast Club
The Famous Grouse
Titanik Helsinki
Trail
Tunturikatu 4
Turisas
Turku ART Party
Unikea
Vaasa Oy
Väritukku
VR
VTT
Voda
Vyrtti
Whim
Wippii Work
Yhteishyvä
YLE

Work Experience

+ 20 years of experience in different advertising, design, communication & digital agencies.
+ 10 years as an entrepreneur - Founder of 4 companies.

( Co-Ops with most of the agencies in Helsinki, Finland )


Ritanen, Kormano & Co
Creative Director / Co-Founder


2017 - Present

Toni Kormano
Entrepreneur


2012 - Present

Republic
CD / AD / Lead Creative

2020 - 2021

Puukko Media
AD / Co-Founder


2018 - 2020

Sundays
Designer / Co-Founder


2012 - 2016

Alma 360
Lead Designer


2011 - 2013

Titanik Helsinki
Designer


2010 - 2011

Groteski
Art Director


2010 - 2012

Ilkka-Yhtymä Oyj
Graphic Designer


2008 - 2010

Vaasa Oy
Graphic Designer

2005 - 2008

Pohjalainen
Photo Editor / Layout artist


2004 - 2005


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