Visual45

05/10/2026

This year’s Nordic Business Forum put the audience right at the center of the experience with a striking 360° stage design that placed ideas at the center and surrounded them with thousands of attendees

For Visual45, the goal was to create a visual environment that worked from every angle. No front row, no back row. Everyone shared the same moment. A stage like this demands a different way of thinking, where every sightline matters and every perspective becomes part of the story.

A fantastic concept, a unique stage, and another memorable year at Nordic Business Forum.

Photos: Pasi Salminen

Visual design: Kai Lainkari, Tero Kärpijoki
Video content production: Pertti Jääsaari
Light programming and operating: Tero Kärpijoki
Video programming and operating: Teemu Lehtonen
Keylight programming and operating: Reko Halttunen

Technical provider: Creative Technology Finland
Project Manager: Toni Toivo, Mikko Makkonen
Lighting Lead & Engineer: Ville Lehtinen
Structure Lead & Engineer: Veera Ailunka
Audio Lead & Engineer: Anssi Karjalainen
Video Lead & Engineer: Topi Rinne
Kinesys Motion Engineer: Jyri Kuosmanen
Kinesys Motion Operator: Leo Saaritsa
Lighting system engineer: Markus Kuisma
Lighting system engineer (FOH): Olli Johansson
FollowMe/Intercom/Network Lead & Engineer: Henri Sareskivi
FollowMe system Engineer, Emmiina Koski
FollowMe followspot operators: Aura Rajanti, Roosa Kulju
Audio system engineer: Reima Saarinen
Audio Engineer: Riku Jaro
Audio stage system engineer: Olli Nousiainen
Microphone technician: Antti Rintamäki
Screen director: Lauri Ordén
Presentation operator: Mikko Törmälehto
Presentation operator: Roni Tuomivirta
Video System & Server Engineer: Juuso Jaakkola

FOH Sound engineer: Antti Patronen, Middle8
Band monitor technician: Matti Korhonen, Nordic Business Forum

Stream broadcast production: Joni Tikkanen, Livetek Oy
Multicam Director: Veikko Ruuskanen

Production: Nordic Business Forum
Hans-Peter Siefen
Jukka Tallgren
Théotime Pellé
Christopher Weiss
Sandra Petersen
Jani Pellikka

11/09/2026

Yle, Finland’s national public broadcasting company, celebrated its 100 year journey with a day of three unique shows – and we were proud to be part of creating a moment that felt both historic and full of energy. Being involved in a celebration of Yle’s story and its role in Finnish culture was something we genuinely valued.

And these moments you don’t want to miss. Head over to Yle Areena to watch the performances!

Photos: Miikka Varila, Yle

Visual Designer & set design: Tero Kärpijoki
Creative Director & set design: Mikko Linnavuori
Graphic Designers: Inka Penttilä, Pertti Jääsaari
Lighting Operator: Joel Siirtola
Video Operator: Lassi Seppä
Keylight Operator: Tyko Tamminen

08/07/2026

Samu Haber warming up the stage for Robbie Williams? Yes please!
And Visual45 was right there in the mix.

We created the full visual design for his show: lights, video and stage. We also handled the lighting operation to make sure every cue hit with the right punch.��

Big stages, big artists, big vibes. Always an honor to support Samu on nights like this.
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Visual Design: Mikko Linnavuori
Screen Content Production: Pertti Jääsaari, Mikko Linnavuori

Lighting Design: Mikko Linnavuori
Lighting Operator: Mikko Linnavuori

Photos: Antti Rastivo

12/06/2026

The World Fitness Project continues to take over continents and Visual45 stays on board.

This time in London and Copenhagen, our team supported the competition by providing the lighting design and operation, helping shape the atmosphere and energy that drive the event’s powerful message.

From dynamic looks to precise cueing, our contribution focused on enhancing the movement, rhythm, and emotion at the heart of the World Fitness Project, shining light to every athlete.

Lighting design: Pietari Koskenniemi
Lighting Operator / programming: Pietari Koskenniemi

Technical Provider in London: Vibration, Creative Technology UK and Finland
Project Manager in London: Pete Knuutinen
Technical Provider in Copenhagen: Creative Technology Finland
Project Manager in London: Pete Knuutinen and Mikko Makkonen

Multi-Camera Director: Joonas Lehtinen
Executive Producer: Hannu Pajari
Technical Producer: Janne Hakkarainen

03/06/2026

Now it is time for skilled motion‑graphics designers to stand up!

We’re currently seeking freelancers to collaborate with Visual45 on upcoming projects.

If dynamic visuals, smooth transitions, and expressive animation are your thing, we’d love to connect.

Got the skills? Show us your work.

Apply through the link in the comments!

01/06/2026

FRAMELESS opens its doors at Logomo next Monday!

This art experience is one of a kind: an immersive journey that transforms space, sound and story into something you truly feel.

We’re happy to share that Kai Lainkari, Senior Visual Designer at Visual45, provided audiovisual consulting, design and planning during the development of the art experience, offering insights that supported the creative and technical process.

If you’re in Turku, step inside FRAMELESS and let the art surround you.

21/05/2026

Calling all button‑pushers, cue‑masters, and light‑slinging geniuses!

We’re expanding our roster at Visual45 and are looking for talented video and lighting operators.

If you have experience in live events, a strong technical eye, and a passion for creating seamless visual experiences, and have a portfolio that proves it – we want you in our freelance network.

Apply now through the link in the comments!

13/05/2026

The new season of Tähdet, tähdet has officially kicked off and we couldn’t be more excited!

We have had an absolute blast over the years designing the visual world of the show and bringing it to life week after week. Our team at Visual45 crafted a versatile visual identity that adapts effortlessly to each song and theme for the different artists.

Every performance deserved its own atmosphere, and our mission was simple:
create moments the audience will remember and deliver an immersive visual experience that elevates the entire show from the live studio all the way to the couches at home.

Huge thanks to the whole production team for the inspiring collaboration!��

Visual design, set design: Tero Kärpijoki
Light Operator: Eetu Kattainen
Video Operator: Aleksi Luonila
Screen content production: Pertti Jääsaari

Technical provider: Creative Technology Finland
Project Manager: Jukka Virtanen
Light System Engineer: Emmiina Koski
Video System Engineer: Roni Tuomivirta

Executive Producer, Nelonen: Maarit Suominen
Executive Producer, Moskito Television: Heidi Vierikko
Producer, Moskito Television: Ninni Hakala
Assistant Producer, Moskito Television: Anna Väisänen
Studio Manager, Moskito Television: Iines Valtanen

Multicam Director: Jan-Aslak Leino
Assistant Director: Heidi Musakka
Choreographers & Stage directors: Kiira Kornevits, Haza von Hertzen
Costumes: Jemina Hanhijärvi-Smeds
Make up and Hair: Riia Koivisto, Laura Rantaniemi, Satu Arvo, Laura Hecht

Music production: Risto Niinikoski
Props: Einari Saarinen, Mimi Kavenius
Pyros: Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd
Set Builder: Scenetec
TV Broadcast Production: NEP Finland Oy, SoundOn

Moskito Television
Nelonen
MA Lighting International
Green Hippo Ltd
Martin Professional
Claypaky
German Light Products
ROE Visual
Ayrton

Photos: Mojo Erämetsä

07/05/2026

27/04/2026

Hey you! Yes, you with the cool portfolio and the caffeine‑powered imagination.

We’re expanding our freelance team and you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

If you love to design visuals that make events pop, we should definitely talk.

Apply for our network of visual designers through the link in the comments!