Studio Hellsten is a design practice led by Saana Hellsten with a mission to create meaningful and beautifully crafted design solutions for brands that appreciate sustainability, and curiosity, and want to make the world a better place to be.
to who
The studio works with selected clientele in the field of lifestyle, beauty, fashion, wellness & health, food & beverages, and hospitality.
what
the studio offers holistic branding solutions from visual identities to packaging, web design, and brand photography & illustration.
The Design Studio services
branding
Brand Strategy and Concept Development
Visual Identity
COLLATERAL MATERIALS
Web design
Packaging Design
BRAND IMAGES
BRAND ILLUSTRATIONS
IMAGE PRODUCTION
creative direction
Art Direction
STYLING
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
photoshoot production
Illustration
GRAPHIC DESIGN
The Atelier services
CERAMICS
ready made pieces
custom design
PRINT MAKING
ready made pieces
custom artwork
custom SCULPTURE
custom painting
PRODUCT DESIGN
ready-made pieces
custom design
The mission
Our mission is to help and create branding solutions for value-based and authentic brands, no matter what field they are in. We have a high appreciation towards sustainability, equality and connection with people and these are values we try to keep in mind with our work as well. We thrive to do meaningful work – work that has a purpose to exist and resonates with people. We don’t want to bring more unnecessary trash and clutter to this world but functional design solution that bring joy and beauty to both the client and their end user.
The process
We believe that the recipe for a successful project is working with clients and people who think alike and are as passionate about what they do as we. Having a connection with the client and believing in what they do makes our work better too. We have also a deep passion for research and finding the real issues of the problem. We want to dig deep and find out what lies beneath the surface. Through understanding the client and their problem well, we can find design solutions that have meaning and serve a purpose, whatever that purpose might be.