About:
The short version
I’m a strategic designer driven by creating strong and engaging experiences that make an impact on brand, product and businesses. Focusing on bringing together customer understanding, business objectives, creativity and craftsmanship in perfect harmony to create compelling holistic experiences. Always challenging in order to make things simpler and smarter, and products and brands more helpful, more beautiful, and more attractive to the people who matter.
Background
With over 15 years of experience from various design, tech and brand agencies. I have gained broad experience in creating brand and product experiences in the intersection between brand, business and products. Leading projects from start to finish by shaping solid strategies to transforming bold concepts into meaningful, well crafted brand and product experiences that accelerate change. My expertise range from strategy development, concept development, creative direction, product development and brand identity.
Education
I hold a BA (Hons) in visual communication, a diploma in UX and have several long term courses in strategy. Educated at Glasgow School of Art, University of Scotland and Berghs School and Communication.
Awards
My work has gained recognition in several Norwegian and international design competitions from D&AD to Visuelt and DOGA-merket.
Talks
- You are the brand (Y-Oslo)
- A guide to successful non-planning (Ladies, Wine & Design Oslo)
- How to revitalize a brand (Netlife & Bokklubben)
The long version
For full CV download here
Contact
sissel@sistjo.com
+47 48 11 21 87