Klaus Haapaniemi
(born 1970) is an acclaimed illustrator and designer from Finland. He has
designed textiles for Diesel, Levis and Marimekko amongst many others and his
illustrative designs can be found on Iittala’s Taika and Tanssi tableware
colllections. In 2010 he launched his London based design and lifestyle brand
Klaus Haapaniemi & Co. with Mia Walleinius. His work is influenced by
Finnish folklore and traditional decorative arts and takes inspiration from
art, music and storytelling. He has also illustrated for the Observer and for
children’s books, published books and worked as
Creative Director of the Italian fashion house Bantam.