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About Ammi Lahtinen : Ammi Lahtinen, a distinguished 36-year-old Finnish textile designer, brings over a decade of professional experience and a solid educational background to the forefront of her designs. With a passion for weaving and textile printing ignited at the age of 16, Ammi's journey of creativity and learning has taken her from vocational schooling to a BA in Textile Arts, enriched by a student exchange in London, and culminating in a Master's degree in the same field. Recognized by her peers as a captivating blend of creative ingenuity and systematic precision, Ammi's approach to design harmonizes the realms of artistry and technical guidelines. As she describes, "One can have the passion to create, which can be for the sole sake of art, self-expression, and admiration of beauty – but as a professional textile designer, I can turn the individual sketches into a production-ready color-coordinated collection that follows the possibilities and limitations of the chosen production machinery." Ammi's reputation is built upon her ability to deliver breathtaking pattern designs tailored to the specific needs of her clients, leveraging her adept use of color palettes and talent for creating cohesive pattern collections. With a keen eye for detail and a visionary grasp of the broader design landscape, Ammi is committed to delivering excellence in every project she undertakes.
STATEMENT OF ART:
If I had to pick out just one favorite type of pattern, I would choose florals – but I prefer to think of collections as entities. For example, floral designs pair up well with abstract and detailed surface-like designs. My designs often combine inspirations from the city environment, like architectural details, and from the countryside and nature.

For me, the timeless and enduring design does not mean only solid-colored items or classic stripes and checks. I think it is important to reflect your persona and create a mood that makes you feel good at home or in your clothing style. When the products fit the wanted mood and bring joy to their users, that's when they gain meaning.

The textile industry has a strong season and trend thinking. I find those inspiring too. With trends, I mean both colors and themes and deeper meanings, the wide-scale changes in the world, and innovations.

As a designer, I follow trends through my lenses so to speak, and filter out inspiration that fits my work and taste. That is how I wish people to act with their purchases too: Don't buy anything for the sake of buying something new or trendy, but to find the items that speak to you.

All the things that follow your aesthetics and values, are the ones that feel good in your home and wardrobe.

ORGANIZATION:
Ihanammin Oy

EDUCATION:
2011-2014, Textile Art, MA, Aalto University, School of Art, Design and Architecture, Helsinki/Finland.

2007-2011, Interior Oriented Textiles, BA, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Vantaa/Finland. The BA studies included an exchange program Erasmus studies of BA Surface Design in
University of Arts London, London College of Communication (UK) in spring 2010.

2004-2007, Dual qualification of Undergraduate and Artisan of Interior Textiles, Salpaus Further Education, Lahti/Finland.

EXPERIENCE:
I have been working as a part-time freelance textile designer since I graduated in 2014 and set up my own design company Ihanammin Oy, in 2021.

Other than working with pattern design and collection management, I have been a part-time salesperson for a world-known Finnish glass brand Iittala (2014-2016), gallery manager of contemporary glass art gallery and shop Mafka&Alakoski (2016-2018), and starting from 2018 I have been working with Suunnittelutoimisto Kertaa Kaksi Oy for the cutest paper shop in Helsinki.

EVENTS:
Starting from 2015, my pattern designs have travelled to several fairs with the Finnish textile design agency Patternsfrom Finland. Here are the most recent events:

2024, Heimtextil fair, FRANKFURT/GERMANY.

2024, Bharat Tex, NEW DELHI/INDIA.

2023, Brand Licencing Europe, LONDON/UK.

2021, Helsinki Design Week satellite events, HELSINKI/FINLAND.

2020, Evolution Amsterdam, AMSTERDAM/NETHERLANDS.

PRESS APPEARANCES:
2022, The Naptime (In Finnish "Päikkärit"), The Association for Finnish Work, https://suomalainentyo.fi/viltin-pitka-tie-suunnit
telupoydalta-suomalaisille-vauvaperheille, August, FINLAND.

2021, The Naptime (In Finnish "Päikkärit"), YLE, https://yle.fi/a/3-12215385, December, FINLAND.

2021, The Naptime (In Finnish "Päikkärit"), Helsingin Sanomat, https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000008458464.html, December, FINLAND.

2021, The Naptime (In Finnish "Päikkärit"), Vau.fi, https://www.vau.fi/tarvikkeet/aitiyspakkaus/katso-
milta-nayttaa-aitiyspakkaus-2022-viltissa-kollotte
levat-suloiset-metsanelaimet/, December, FINLAND.

2018, "Arteet", Designvuosi 2018, page 127, available also online https://issuu.com/photocompany/docs/designvuosi201
8_valmis_lr, September (online version: January 2019), FINLAND.

2017, "Ateneum details", Kotiliesi, https://kotiliesi.fi/koti/sisustus/piipahda-ostoks
ille-museoon-listasimme-paakaupunkiseudun-museokau
pat-ja-parhaat-loydot, April, FINLAND.

2017, "Ateneum Details", Kaneli&Sokeri, page 13, February, FINLAND.

2015, "Ateneum Details", Blue Wings, page 16, available also online https://issuu.com/finnair_bluewings/docs/blue_wing
s_09_2015_pieni/16, November, FINLAND.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Finnish, Native.
English, Advanced.
Swedish, Beginner.

COMPUTER LITERACY:
Adobe Illustrator, Advanced.
Adobe Photoshop, Advanced.

COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
2024, Digital marketing, Salpaus Further Education, LAHTI/FINLAND

2024, Circular Economy Business Models in the Textile and Fashion Industry, Salpaus Further Education, LAHTI/FINLAND

2024, Material Knowledge, LAB University of Applied Sciences, LAPPEENRANTA/FINLAND

2024, Sustainability of fashion and textiles, LAB University of Applied Sciences, LAPPEENRANTA/FINLAND

2024, Sustainable Design, LAB University of Applied Sciences, LAPPEENRANTA/FINLAND

2013, Pattern Lab, Aalto University, School of Art, Design and Architecture, HELSINKI/FINLAND

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2025, Vice Chair and Treasurer of TEXO, The Finnish Association of Textile Artists

2018, TEXO, The Finnish Association of Textile Artists, HELSINKI/FINLAND.

2016, Ornamo Art and Design Finland, HELSINKI/FINLAND.

COLLECTIONS:
2024, AD Museum, Architecture and Design Museum of Finland, HELSINKI/FINLAND (The Naptime Blanket, in Finnish "Päikkärit")

HOBBIES:
In my free time, you can usually find me nose-deep in a good book, exploring forest trails with our furry friend, goofing around on the playground with my little one, or in our cozy backyard garden, tending to my green treasures – or at least dreaming up new ways to make them flourish!

CLIENTELE:
During the past ten years I have created pattern designs for several wonderful customer companies both in Finland and abroad. Starting from 2019, I have also been working with collection management though design agency Patternsfrom Agency for Deconovo.

WEB SITE:
https://www.ammilahtinen.fi/

PORTFOLIO URL:
https://www.ammilahtinen.fi/en/references

REGISTRATION DATE:
2024-04-12 10:17:32

COUNTRY/REGION:
Finland

ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional

Awards received by Ammi Lahtinen


The Naptime Baby Blanket

A' Design Award Winner for Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Category in 2024
Ammi Lahtinen for Barker Textiles

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