Thomas Kurppa, Sweden

AGI member since 2023

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Thomas Kurppa is the Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of Kurppa Hosk, an esteemed brand agency founded in 2009. Initially a music producer in electronic music, he transitioned to design in the mid-90s. With a team of 80+ employees and offices in Stockholm and New York, Kurppa Hosk specializes in brand identities and design systems.

Thomas is internationally acclaimed and frequently sought-after as a speaker. He collaborates with a diverse range of brave organizations, from early-stage startups to globally recognized brands like Nike, Alleima, H&M, Scandinavian Airlines, Pinterest, Beatport, Bobbi Brown, Dustin, Telia, and Securitas.

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    Thomas Kurppa, Sweden (2023)

    Thomas Kurppa is the Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of Kurppa Hosk, an esteemed brand agency founded in 2009. Initially a music producer in electronic music, he transitioned to design...

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    Thomas Kurppa is the Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of Kurppa Hosk, an esteemed brand agency founded in 2009. Initially a music producer in electronic music, he transitioned to design in the mid-90s. With a team of 80+ employees and offices in Stockholm and New York, Kurppa Hosk specializes in brand identities and design systems.

    Thomas is internationally acclaimed and frequently sought-after as a speaker. He collaborates with a diverse range of brave organizations, from early-stage startups to globally recognized brands like Nike, Alleima, H&M, Scandinavian Airlines, Pinterest, Beatport, Bobbi Brown, Dustin, Telia, and Securitas.

    Education

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      Lectures

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      Brand New Conference

      (2023)

      • Chicago, USA

      Design Sweden

      (2023)

      • Toronto, Canada

      Experience Valencia

      (2022)

      • Valencia, Spain

      CXI Conference

      (2022)

      • Bielefeld University, Germany

      Sideline Remote

      (2022)

      • Birmingham, UK

      Design Friends

      (2021)

      • , Luxembourg

      Semi Permanent

      (2011)

      • Melbourne, Australia

      The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts

      (2019)

      • The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Denmark

      Agencies

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      • Bobby United Design

        1998 – 2002

      • Wallpaper*

        1999 – 1999

      • Thomas Kurppa Design

        1994 – 1999

      Awards

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      Red Dot
      Red Dot, Best of the Best
      Tokyo TDC
      ADC Annual Award
      Guldägget