Marko Saarelainen

Client comments

It has been a blessing working with an artist that is so involved, talented and driven.

But Marko has more than just these qualities. He also has a good understanding of what an artist wants and knows how to put these ideas into the visual realm.

Now, that's being a real pro.

Patrick Mameli
singer & guitarist, Pestilence

Briefly

Welcome to the online portfolio of Marko Saarelainen, a freelance graphic/web designer from Helsinki, Finland. Yes, that'd be me.

During the last twenty years or so I've done various design work, mostly for the music industry. In plain english: album artwork, illustrations, posters and web sites for various bands and labels.

Even though I currently work as a graphic designer, my main focus still lies on my artistic endeavours. Which means painting and promoting graffiti: both murals as well as smaller scale productions, canvases and publications.

Various artwork by Marko

Showcase

- Client
  Lampela & Lampi
- Product
  CD layout, website
- Published
  4.4.2011
- Lampela, better known as a rap-artist Steen1, and actor Jussi Lampi did an album together and I had the honor of creating illustarions and layout for the package. Read more »
- Client
  Skye Design
- Product
  Website
- Published
  18.1.2010
- Skye Design is a creative multimedia-agency which produces tailored advertising and marketing solutions for small and medium sized companies. Read more »
- Client
  Liekehtivä Sikiö
- Product
  CD artwork, website
- Published
  11.11.2009
- Liekehtivä Sikiö (previously known as Steen1) released "Pesismaila & Ananas" album at November 2009. Read more »
- Client
  Ramin Välitys Inc.
- Product
  Website
- Published
  22.10.2009
- Ramin Välitys Inc. is a small yet effective agency which concentrates on artist bookings and organizing various events. Read more »
- Client
  The Project Hate MCMXCIX
- Product
  CD artwork, website
- Published
  6.7.2009
- The Project Hate MCMXCIX is a swedish metal band which was formed in 1998. "The Lustrate Process" is their sixth studio album. Read more »
- Client
  Steen1
- Product
  CD artwork, website
- Published
  25.3.2009
- Steen1 gained attention in Finland with his debut album in 2004. Besides working as a musician he's been a tv-host, producer and writer. Read more »
- Client
  Pestilence
- Product
  CD artwork, website
- Published
  15.3.2009
- Pestilence is a dutch death metal band which was formed in 1986. They disbanded 1994 but reunited in 2008. Read more »
- Client
  Global Domination
- Product
  Website
- Published
  4.3.2009
- Global Domination was a webzine formed in 2004 that focused on covering heavier music. Site offered interviews, reviews and active forums. Read more »