Background
Loiri, Veli Pekka was born on March 30, 1946 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Taito and Lily Ida (Nylund) Loiri.
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Veli Pekka Loiri
Edit ProfileEducation
Graduate, Tuhka School Graphic Art, Helsinki, 1970.
Career
Commercial artist, Mainos Keula, Helsinki, 1963-1969; private practice, Helsinki, 1969-1976; chief graphic designer, WSOY Publication, Helsinki, 1976-1982; graphic designer, art director, Original Loiri, Helsinki, since 1982; senior lecturer, U. Art and Design, Helsinki, since 1982. Lecturer M.G. School, Helsinki, since 1978, principal, 1989-1992. Chairman, Board Of Directors U.Art and Design Training Center, Helsinki, 1985-1988.
Achievements
Membership
Executive committee Book Design, Finland, 1982-1989. Member M.G. Graphic Designers Association (chairman board 1984-1986), Finnish Graphic Artists Association (Graphic Designer of Year 1992), Pilot Group.
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Married Eila Inkeri Horkko, June 21, 1967. Children: Elina, Ville.
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Finnish -
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Education
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1970
Career
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1963 - 1969
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1969 - 1976
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1976 - 1982
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1982
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1982
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1982
Awards
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Government Arts grantee Ministry Education, Helsinki, since 1996. Recipient Government Applied Arts award Ministry Education, 1984, Special award French Cultural Attaché, 1989, 1st prize ISPAA, 1991, Excellence award ICOGRADA, 1997.Government Arts grantee Ministry Education, Helsinki, since 1996. Recipient Government Applied Arts award Ministry Education, 1984, Special award French Cultural Attaché, 1989, 1st prize ISPAA, 1991, Excellence award ICOGRADA, 1997.