My mission is to help service providers stand out from the crowd
through visually appealing, strategic, and sales-driven websites.
I wasn’t supposed to be a web designer. I was meant to be head of marketing in a big corporate job. I was interested in social media and graphic design, so I ended up studying digital marketing. And then I fell in love… Not with just anyone, but… Oh wait, I’m getting ahead of myself. Maybe I should start from the beginning.
and I design head-turning websites!
My name is Maiju,
Nice to meet you!
I noticed how much we had progressed in marketing. However, the websites had been left behind.
I got the chance to start my career in the marketing team of a major beauty company.
I was so excited! Beauty, cosmetics, hair – all of it fascinated me. When my fixed-term contract ended, I landed a job at a large Nordic IT company. At that point, I was still studying. I was the only person handling marketing at the Finnish office.
I created content, ran paid ads, wrote newsletters, produced customer case studies, updated the website, and tracked analytics. My career progressed quickly, and I was invited to join the Nordic marketing team. Suddenly, I found myself sitting at the table in Oslo with the big bosses, representing Finland in a major rebranding project.
And that’s when it hit me. Suddenly everything became clear. This is what I want to do. I want to build brands that grab attention. I want to design websites that stand out.
my major turning point
One evening, I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a website platform called Showit. At that point, I had no idea that web design would become my future career.
I had built websites with WordPress, Webflow, and Sanity, but none of them really sparked anything in me. Then I found Showit. And suddenly, I had all the creative freedom. The freedom to design websites that were visual, distinctive, and strategic.
I started learning more. I dove into web design and the power of branding. It felt like a light switched on — or maybe I did. I already knew a lot about marketing, customer journeys, and modern trends, and I saw how so many websites had fallen behind. I realized I could bring to life the visions, dreams, and ideas of how we show up online.
That’s when I decided to leave behind my safe and promising career in marketing — a career that had a lot of potential. But I knew my years of experience in marketing, combined with the courage to create websites that truly stand out, could help entrepreneurs finally have strategic, sales-driven, and visually powerful websites that reflect their mission and personality — and attract the right kind of clients.
And then… the part where I fell in love.
Okay… time to reveal all my darkest secrets.
My most listened-to music genre according to Spotify Wrapped
Finnish dance pop
I could listen to Jaakko Kulta, Sanni, Ibe, Haloo Helsinki, and so on, non-stop.
My favorite way to eat potatoes
mashed potatoes
This doesn't need to be thought about twice. I could live on mashed potatoes, and sometimes I just eat mashed potatoes on their own.
The craziest thing I've ever done
Skydiving
I went skydiving in Australia from an altitude of four kilometers. Never again.
What can always be found at my place?
Ice cubes
I don’t drink anything without ice. I even prefer my coffee cold with ice.
If this convinced you that I'm the right person to design your website, you can contact me here!
My favorite fruit
Lemon
That’s why it’s also in my logo! I love everything that has lemon in it!
(If you're not familiar with these artists, I’d encourage you to try some Finnish music!)
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Kind words from my clients |
Kind words from my clients |
Kind words from my clients |
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Teaming up with StudioMaiju was absolutely fantastic!
Maiju’s creativity and knowhow transformed my vision for Cocomoco into reality, crafting a website and brand that truly feels like me. Her eye for detail and dedication to excellence are unmatched. The VIP Day concept was a perfect fit for my busy schedule, making the whole process so easy. My motto is to ‘be a simplifier, not a complicator,’ and Maiju embodied this perfectly, delivering a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
You listened to me so well and truly understood what I meant and hoped for.
You captured the vibe of my business and my personality beautifully. The service felt truly comprehensive, and you were always easy to reach whenever I had something on my mind. You answered even my silliest questions with patience. The website turned out fresh, personal, and perfectly me.
Maiju was able to read my mind better than I could have hoped
My business got a lovely new look, and Maiju worked magic with the website. It was easy to work with Maiju – she asks the right questions and knows how to listen to your wishes. The tutorial videos and advice on various things were invaluable. I’m really happy with Maiju’s work, and it’s easy to recommend her services. Thank you, Maiju, for everything ❤️
Maiju - hei!
The brand and tutorial videos are great - and the website is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Thank you so much!!!
Hey Maiju, I started looking at the work you did last night, and it was just incredible to look at – somehow totally perfect.
