Welcome to the portfolio of Tomi Lahdesmaki.
Design, direction and illustration. Portland based, Finland forged.
Born and raised in Finland, I began my creative ventures by conjuring lightning spells and wielding a (very realistic) foam sword. Years later, I pursued my education and started my career in San Francisco. I then advanced my expertise in London and now call the inspiring, green city of Portland, Oregon, home.
With a career spanning several top design agencies across San Francisco and London, I most recently served as the Director of the creative team at the apparel brand Pair of Thieves in Portland. There, I led a full rebranding initiative, spearheaded art direction, and cultivated a design-centric team and culture that drove the company’s creative growth.