Virve Johansson - She/Her

Virve Johansson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Virve currently works at Solita as a Senior Service Designer and People Lead, where they combine technology, data, and human insight to deliver high-quality solutions. Virve is also a Co-Founder at Creaamo Oy, a company that creates learning experiences for companies and communities. Additionally, they are a Co-Founder at YuyuToys, a Finnish startup that supports families by providing tools for strengthening relationships and promoting healthy child development. Previously, Virve worked at Olento Life Ltd as a Partner, contributing to the development of effective health and happiness methods. Virve also held several roles at Claned Group, including Chief Creative Officer, Head of Product Design, and Creative Director, overseeing the design and development of a learning platform used globally. Prior to that, they were the Senior Art Director and Head of Creative Production at Valve Branding, where they led a team and designed campaigns and services. Earlier in their career, Virve was a Founding Partner at Delice Gourmet, a kitchenware and delicatessen store, and an Art Director at Kirnauskis 2.0, where they designed marketing concepts and advertising for various clients. Virve also co-founded Anglia, a company that offered an online photo editor. Additionally, they worked as a Freelance AD at Activeark Oy. Overall, Virve's work experience showcases their expertise in service design, pedagogical and design expertise, startup development, mHealth, learning platforms, branding, creative production, and advertising.

Virve Johansson obtained a Master of Arts degree from Taideteollinen korkeakoulu - Konstindustriella högskolan between 1990 and 1997. Later, they pursued a degree in Marketing and Advertising Communication from Markkinointi-instituutti, completing it from 2000 to 2003.