Biography
Not many illustrators take such a hands-on, thoughtful approach to their work as Helsinki-based Linda Linko. Her love for hand-painted typography, experimental collage and mixed media is behind her a rare approach to the sometimes restricted world of graphic design. “My work is simplified black ink or line drawing and/or colourful collage shapes,” says Linda. “My style a little bit rough as I make everything by hand. I want to make my illustrations look joyful and carefree. I also do hand-lettering that looks a bit quirky.” Despite her work passing for fine art over design, Linda has a long list of clients who keep returning to her for her effortless, unique arrangement of hand-drawn typography. “Here in Helsinki I am known for my posters and collage art,” Linda says. “I would love to do more things with patterns; textiles, wallpapers, and fashion.”
Clients
Apple, Rapha, Rimowa, Equinox, Penguin Books, Gap, Vår Gård, Mortimer House, Fazer, Adidas, AnOther Magazine, Design Museum, ELLE Magazine, Finnish National Gallery, Frame Publishers, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marimekko, Mykita, RAY, Universal Music, Valio, Vanity Fair.
Featured
It’s Nice That, BOOOOOOOM!, People of Print, Grafik, Design Envy, Trendland, Design Playground, Creative Review, Wrap Magazine.
