Exhibition Design
"From Tokyo to Tapiola" Exhibition Design
Oct 2023 – Apr 2024
for Museo Leikki
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Animate
Adobe Premiere
![From Tokyo to Tapiola posters outside](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzY1BK8jQArT04pp_TT-posters_outside.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
I developed the visual and graphic design for the From Tokyo to Tapiola exhibition, including marketing materials. I also designed a custom mascot, Kiko, to enhance exhibition communication. Additionally, I designed four interactive play stations with custom props. I was also responsible for the design and procurement of products for the museum shop.
![The fasace of the From Tokyo to Tapiola exhibition](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzYl-q8jQArT04ih_TT-fasadi.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Feeding play area](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzXdSa8jQArT03g7_TT-na%CC%88yttely3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Food play plush toys](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/Z0M9ka8jQArT1Pas_Foodplayprops.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Kiko mascot sculpture](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzYpDK8jQArT04kn_TT-exhibition3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![From Tokyo to Tapiola special exhibition view 1](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzYnyq8jQArT04jn_TT-exhibition1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![From Tokyo to Tapiola special exhibition view 2](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzYoD68jQArT04jx_TT-exhibition2.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Japan-themed block play area 1](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzYXKK8jQArT04Y1_rakenteluleikki2.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Japanese fashion doll play area](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzYUe68jQArT04XG_mFashiondollplay.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Kiko hand puppet](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/Z1Wp1ZbqstJ98NAn_Kikopuppet.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Kiko mascot on a computer screen](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/Z1WmtZbqstJ98NAV_Kikokoneella.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
![Exhibition symbols](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzInwK8jQArT0su3_Symboli_kyltitRGB.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
Get in touch
Want to work with me or commission a piece?
kasurinen.mari@gmail.com
![My Little Leikki with blocks](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzZDuK8jQArT04uD_MLL_cubes.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
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![From Tokyo to Tapiola exhibition poster](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzHxJq8jQArT0rX4_TT-juliste.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
"From Tokyo to Tapiola" collateral materials
I designed print-ready materials for Museum Leikki's From Tokyo to Tapiola exhibition, including the poster, flyers, brochures, exhibition graphics, and social media content. All visual assets were exclusively created by me from scratch.
![Japan-themed block play area close-up](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzXcia8jQArT03gL_Rakenteluleikki.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
Japan-themed Block Play
I designed a Japan-themed block play area where children can play with wooden buildings and characters, imagining themselves in the heart of Tokyo or the Japanese countryside.
![From Tokyo to Tapiola Facebook cover photo](https://images.prismic.io/mari-kasurinen-com/ZzTka68jQArT01Wc_TT-FBcover1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840)
"From Tokyo to Tapiola" exhibition trailer
I illustrated and animated a trailer for the special exhibition "From Tokyo to Tapiola" for theatrical release. The trailer was presented at the Espoo Ciné Film Festival.