Mert Otsamo (born 3 September 1990) is a Finnish fashion designer. Otsamo was born in Oulu. His heritage lies in the Finnish Northern Ostrobothnia and Turkey (as his father is Turkish), and from an early age he began making clothes inspired by cartoons and video games. His childhood passion offered an escape from the dramatic challenges and adversity he faced growing up. His upbringing and constant reflection upon the fragility of life has served as a foundation for his work. In 2009, Otsamo appeared on MTV3's Project Runway and finished third.