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Beth Burka

Beth Burka

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A brand & visual designer based in Helsinki

I have worked in various industries over the past 7 years, collaborated with some of the most amazing designers, and worked on complex products. I help businesses create visual communication strategies and implement them in scalable and efficient systems.


Clients

Who I've worked with

Who I've worked with

Selected work

Collection of my most impactful work

Collection of my most impactful work

Kind words

What colleagues say

What colleagues say

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Beth makes a genuine effort to understand the business context and stakeholders’ perspectives by asking thoughtful questions and actively listening. You proactively seek input and involve people who can add insight, and she works towards pragmatic compromises that move the work forward.

Emma TallgrenMarketing & Communications Manager, Europe
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Beth is really great to collaborate with and can solve any visual puzzle handed over to her. She takes strong ownership of the projects she is involved in and consistently brings in fresh ideas – often even beyond her immediate role as a designer or the original scope. That ability to think big is a real strength and something worth holding onto, as it also feeds into future work and broader initiatives.

Marinna VentoSenior Communications Specialist
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Beth, heartfelt thanks for the visuals you created for the event. They were spot on and portrayed the diverse point of view to the subject. You always went the extra mile as this was no way part of your job, so big thanks for it.

Elina VälimaaPeople & Leadership Lead
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It was really fun to work with Beth and the website looks amazing in no small parts thanks to her efforts and creativity.

Michel Rouleau-DickPostdoctoral Researcher
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Positive attitude, showing interest, asking questions. Expressing honest opinions and concerns. The brand input you have provided is very good and useful.

Kristina HärtullFinance Project Manager
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Illustration

Colour and nostalgia in illustrations

See my illustrations

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Autumn, illustration by Beth Burka
The missing drink, illustration by Beth Burka
Knitting evening, illustration by Beth Burka

Intro

In my early twenties, I left the warmth of Addis Ababa for Finland's quiet solitude. These two worlds couldn't be more opposite: noise versus silence, community versus isolation, sunlight versus snowfall.

In my early twenties, I left the warmth of Addis Ababa for Finland's quiet solitude. These two worlds couldn't be more opposite: noise versus silence, community versus isolation, sunlight versus snowfall.

My name is Beth Burka. By day I'm a brand designer, and by night an illustrator.

In my career, I have led various marketing visual campaigns and functional design projects for products. For the past four years, I've focused primarily on brand identity. I played a key visual role in a brand refresh project at Wärtsilä, where I helped redefine brand elements and develop comprehensive guidelines. Through my illustrations, I preserve the vivid moments from Addis, the vibrant colours, the diverse characters, and the unique nostalgia of a city that stayed with me. My work is a way of slowing down, finding moments of joy and play in the middle of life’s chaos. It's a reminder that even in the mess, there’s still room for colour and fun.

Please reach out if you want to connect or collaborate ♥

beth.burka@gmail.com

beth.burka@gmail.com

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