“So Mikko, what do you do?” I always take a short pause before I answer. “I make and sell handwritten fonts.” Among other things, yes, I make and sell handwritten fonts. That’s what I do. What used to be a…
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On Things I wasn’t Allowed to do as a Teen
Yes, I’m in my mid-thirties. I now check that age bracket that makes me feel much older than I really am. One of my favorite things being this age though, is this list of things I can now freely do….
the scoop on #nofilter
This time last year, I applied for a creative residency. I pitched a project, which was to create a deck of cards while I was under their wing. Cut to: I didn’t make the cut. No residency for me, which…
Book Alert: Nature Art Workshop
Hi everyone! I know the site has been quiet this year, but I’m back (at least for a bit) and I come bearing great news. I co-wrote a book! I’ve been teasing a lot of pressed flowers photos on @mikkomix the past…
Mikko Tries Online Classes
Last year, I secretly struggled with bouts of insecurity. In spite of a font of mine going viral and crashing my site, I couldn’t bear to call myself a type designer. I was a fraud who just lucked out. For the first…
Snapshots from Koyasan
Earlier this year, I spent another couple weeks in Japan. It was my fourth time going to the Kansai area (read about past trips here), and I was definitely itching to visit a new place. Yes, Nara and Kyoto is great….
Cosmopolitan Japan: Women Who Switched Careers To Pursue Their Dream Jobs
Wow, Cosmopolitan Philippines‘ story got picked up by Cosmopolitan Japan! Read our stories on Cosmo-JP now!