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

This is online portfolio of Marko Saarelainen, a freelance graphic/web designer operating in/from Helsinki, Finland.

During the last decade 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.

At the moment I'm full time student, but I'll freelance every now and then if/when the project fits my schedule. So don't hesitate to contact me if artwork represented at the references-page impressed you.

Various artwork by Marko

Showcase

    • Full Metal Records, website
    • Client

      Full Metal Records

    • Product

      Website

    • Published

      22.11.2009

    • Full Metal Records is a small, indie label from Finland. Recording artists for Full Metal Records include Dauntless, Murdershock and The Chant. Read more »

    • Skye Design, website
    • 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 »

    • Liekehtivä, website
    • 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 »

    • Ramin Välitys Oy, website
    • 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 »

    • The Project Hate, album artwork
    • 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 »

    • Steen1, album artwork
    • 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 »

    • Pestilence, album artwork
    • 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 »

    • Global Domination, website
    • Client

      Global Domination

    • Product

      Website

    • Published

      4.3.2009

    • Global Domination is a webzine formed in 2004 that focuses on covering heavier music. Site offers interviews, reviews and active forums. Read more »

Recently published

  • ThumbnailFull Scale Conflict, album artwork, layout and photography. (13.8.2010)
  • ThumbnailTorture Division, CD layout. (10.8.2010)
  • ThumbnailPyhimys, website. Graphics, html/css. (29.4.2010)
  • ThumbnailTuaSofia, CD layout. (20.4.2010)
  • ThumbnailArbitrator, album artwork. (15.4.2010)
  • ThumbnailFull Scale Conflict, website. Graphics, html/css. (21.3.2010)
  • ThumbnailSkye Design, website. Html/css. (18.1.2010)
  • ThumbnailFull Metal Records, website. Graphics, html/css. (22.11.2009)

Currently working on

  • 1.8.2010 MySpace-layout for Arbitrator.
  • 30.7.2010 Illustrations and layout for Full Scale Conflict's debut album.
  • 20.7.2010 Layout for Torture Division's 2nd trilogy album.
  • 10.6.2010 Album artwork for The Project Hate's next studio album.
  • 4.4.2010 Text layout and additional image-editing for TuaSofia's debut album.
  • 20.3.2010 New website for finnish rap-artist Pyhimys.

Co-operation partners

  • Jouni Väänänen

    Company image and graphic design, photography.
    Web: Skye.fi

  • Saija Salonen

    Videos and AV-technics, mediaproductions, photography.
    Web: SaijaSalonen.net