Introduction

Between Erkki and Sviiter can be drawn equal sign. Sviiter was founded thanks to his efforts and ongoing interest in graphic design and media. Participation in NETS 2006 (Young Enterpriser Competition) was initial impulse, presented work – magazine - was chosen among best 10 works in year 2006.

Interest in art and enterprise began in early youth, when he graduated high-school art and economy grade. Interest in graphic design began a bit later and developed more than just hobby. His works has been presented since 2004, for a start as self-employed entrepreneur and since 2007 as a firm.

Besides working in Sviiter, Erkki is great sport fan. Main favorite is basketball, which he play himself in local leagues and belongs in fan-club of hometown basketball team.

Next column gives short overview of his education.

Go check Erkki's profile and portfolio at 99designs.com 

Moments in media

Archimedes Foundation – Nets 2006 winners (est)
Archimedes Foundation - Year Book 2007 (est | pdf)
Patent agency Käosaar & Co – Creative and Creativness know-how in Estonia (est)
Brainstorm blog – Best of Nets Enterprise Competition (est)

Straight contacts on the Contacts page.

Education

1989 - 1999 Tartu Art Gymnasium / Primary School / Art grade (www.tkug.tartu.ee)

1999 - 2001 Tartu Art Gymnasium / High School / Economic grade

2002 - 2005 Estonian University of Life Sciences / Bachelor Degree / BA / Environmental Economy (www.emu.ee)

2005 - 2006 Estonian University of Life Sciences / Master Degree / Environmental Economy / not graduated degree - specialty closed

2009 -       Estonian Academy of Art / Graphical Design (www.artun.ee)

Professional Qualifications

2001- Tartu Vocational School / IT/Bookkeeping

2002 – Estonian Conference Centre / Service Quality

2003 - ERGO Insurance Company / Life Insurance agent certificate phase I (www.ergo-kindlustus.ee)

2004 – Estonian University of Life Sciences / Personnel management

2005 - Estonian University of Life Sciences / Environmental projects - management and finance application

2005 - ATP Training Company – Good documentary language (www.atp.ee)

2006 – Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs – Gender Equality (www.sm.ee)

2008 - Tartu Art College – Room Design module I and II (www.art.tartu.ee)

2008 - Tartu Art College - Cross Media Publishing (www.art.tartu.ee)

Language skills

Eesti / In English / Po Russki