SUSANNA NOUSIAINEN — SURFACE ARTIST & 360° VISUAL STRATEGIST

Black painted marks surface pattern design
Kimono vibe flower surface pattern design
Superbalista Flower dress design
Red geometric surface pattern design
Banana leaves surface pattern design


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Minted Christmas stickers by Susanna Nousiainen

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Holiday celebration tags Susanna Nousiainen on minted

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HOliday celebration Thank you card

I have been participating Minted design competitions since 2012 and won 12 awards.

Minted has had my Photo art, painted and drawn art, surface pattern design for sale on their website.

Blue abstract surface pattern design for Fleo sports gear by Susanna Nousiainen
Pink leopard dots surface pattern design for Fleo by Susanna Nousiainen
Abstract blue tones surface pattern design for Fleo sports gear by Susanna Nousiainen

Between 2018 and 2022, I collaborated with a UK print studio and developed surface designs that landed for Fleo actiwear. This collection focused on sophisticated, high-performance apparel prints.

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Surface pattern  designs for Spoonflower.com since 2012

Black and white YO! surface pattern design on hip hop shoes for Bucketfeet. Here on the feet of Delinquent Habits hip hop group.
Black and white YO! surface pattern design on hip hop shoes.

 Black and white YO! surface pattern design on hip hop shoes for Bucketfeet.

Hip hop group Delinquent Habits was seen using this shoe on their music video Go Easy 2017.

Surface pattern design / Floral Rhythms for Roxy

Between 2016 and 2017, I collaborated with Surface Print Source Studio to develop elevated surface designs for Roxy womenswear. This collection focused on translating traditional floral elements into sophisticated, high-performance apparel prints.

Lead Visual Strategist & Product Creator Collection Made In Mercury

Complete visual and technical identity for “Made In Mercury” made to order fashion collection, overseeing the transition from concept to commercial reality.

Engineered custom surface patterns using 3D design techniques to create a unique, cohesive visual language for the entire collection. Managed the end-to-end production process, designing garments and accessories online. Developed the marketing narrative ensuring a consistent brand voice across all touch points.
Led the selling phase of the brand, translating creative concepts into commercial results and managing client relationships. Collection was sold online in Shopify and Etsy.

 

Lead Visual Strategist & Product Creator Collection No. 5 2014

Complete visual and technical identity for “Collection No. 5,” overseeing the transition from concept to commercial reality.

Surface & 3D Pattern Design: Engineered custom surface patterns using 3D design techniques to create a unique, cohesive visual language for the entire collection.
Technical Execution: Managed the end-to-end production process, including precision pattern cutting and high-end sewing of the “Total Look” garments.
Brand Strategy & Marketing: Developed the marketing narrative including photo shoots, styling and visual assets to launch the collection, ensuring a consistent brand voice across all touchpoints.
Commercial Sales: Led the selling phase of the brand, translating creative concepts into commercial results and managing client relationships. Collection was sold in Paella Showroom Barcelona.

Freelance Technical Designer for Borne.uk Featured in Vogue.uk

Collaborated directly with designer Elise Berger to bring high-end creative visions to life for a brand featured multiple times in British Vogue and Spanish Vogue 2012-14.

Multidisciplinary Surface Art / Shopvida | Brand Launch & Art Direction

Created hand-painted original artworks strategically adapting them into a cohesive lifestyle collection. This project showcased the versatility of my surface art, translating fine-art motifs across diverse mediums—from soft goods and technical placement prints to high-end jewelry design 2015.

Lead Visual Strategist & Product Creator

Art Apparel “Collection No.4″| Barcelona, Spain 2013 Boutique Collection

Conceptualized and launched a collection of hand-painted, one-of-a-kind garments debuted at the Paella Showroom in Barcelona. I personally executed every stage of the brand—from textile selection and artisanal painting to technical construction and visual marketing.