Vaara & Co
I’m Matias Vaara, founder of Vaara & Co — a boutique strategic design studio partnering with early-stage teams and internal ventures to build new products and experiences.
I also work closely with design teams navigating the shift toward AI — helping them design responsibly with emerging technologies.
Before starting Vaara & Co, I was a design director at Idean (now frog), and I’ve worked with global brands for over 15 years.
I also work closely with design teams navigating the shift toward AI — helping them design responsibly with emerging technologies.
Before starting Vaara & Co, I was a design director at Idean (now frog), and I’ve worked with global brands for over 15 years.


How I can help
I work with companies navigating change — bringing clarity to product strategy, elevating product experiences, or exploring AI's untapped value.
I operate solo or with trusted collaborators based on scope, always tailored to your needs.
Whether creating from scratch or evolving existing products, I transform ambiguity into momentum — helping teams advance with confidence.
I operate solo or with trusted collaborators based on scope, always tailored to your needs.
Whether creating from scratch or evolving existing products, I transform ambiguity into momentum — helping teams advance with confidence.