Meet our team
Joel Laine
Art Director, Partner
firstname@laiha.fi
Joel is that person everyone loves having around — the human equivalent of a "don't panic" button. If there’s a problem that seems impossible to solve, Joel doesn’t just fix it; he probably makes it look easy.
As a masterful graphic designer, Joel thrives on caffeine and calm. He likes his coffee black, his mornings slow, and his meetings... well, preferably not before lunch.
Ari Hallami
CEO, Art Director, Partner
firstname@laiha.fi
With an impressive work history of almost 20 years in web design and branding, Ari is someone who brings intensity and creativity to everything he touches. Occasionally impatient but always full of heart, he can bring a vision to life faster than anyone else we know.
He is a fan of high fidelity in many ways, but also literally — a lifelong journey in search of the perfect soundscape.
Marek Piotrowski
Senior Web Developer, Partner
firstname@laiha.fi
Marek is like a unicorn of design and code — a rare mix of aesthetic flair and technical wizardry. When faced with a challenge involving code, concepts, or wireframes, he doesn’t just tackle it; he wrestles it into submission with heart and soul.
But Marek isn’t all ones and zeros. He’s got a analog side too — jamming to vinyl records and diving into DIY projects like a modern MacGyver, slowly turning his house into his home.
Joonas Lepistö
Project Manager
firstname@laiha.fi
As our project manager, Joonas is the critical link that ensures seamless collaboration between us and our clients, keeping projects on track and everyone happy.
In his free time, Joonas is a cycling machine that turns "Kolmen Kaverin" ice cream into hundreds of kilometers on the road.
Sonja Pennanen
Freelance Illustrator/Designer
firstname@laiha.fi
Sonja is an illustrator who can transform any brief into visually stunning, clear, and communicative designs, no matter the subject. When still images won’t suffice, she brings them to life with delightful motion designs.
Sonja is also a recording artist, performing under the name "Peura" — go have a listen!
Ville Nivala
Junior Designer
(On study leave)
Ville is the kind of person who treats grid systems like a personal religion. When he's not geeking out over typography, you’ll find him either conquering virtual worlds in online gaming or lifting weights like he’s building his own font masterpiece.
He is currently enjoying his student life in Aalto University.
