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Kosta

At Orrefors Kosta Boda AB, my role extends beyond aesthetics to encompass strategic brand and business development. We have revitalized our product range and communication strategies, ensuring our premium heritage brands resonate in today's competitive marketplace. Through collaboration with various departments, my work has been integral in bringing the.

Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden

Media Evolution is a community-owned, non-profit platform for co-creation, knowledge sharing, education, and futures-thinking in Malmö, Sweden. For fifteen years, Media Evolution has cared for a community and place for meetings, work, and gatherings, engaging the public sector, academic institutions, and more than 150 companies in cross-disciplinary.

Soeco is dedicated to revolutionizing the office furniture industry by reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Founded in 2012, Soeco refurbishes, renovates, and customizes high-quality used office furniture, extending their lifecycle and offering eco-friendly solutions to businesses. With workshops in Dalby, where furniture is reupholstered and.

Malmö, I Love You was an urban content movement focused on sustainable urban development, initiated by the non-profit organization Cities of Love Scandinavia with the official support of the City of Malmö. As the Founder and Creative Director, I spearheaded an innovative media model that united corporations, institutions, and local residents to create.

With extensive expertise in consumer behavior, market trends, and retail dynamics, I founded my consultancy to offer strategic insights and bespoke solutions to corporate brands seeking repositioning, revitalization, or enhanced market appeal. By integrating design strategy, design management, research, insight, facilitation, and inspiration, I utilized.

Svensk Form, founded in 1845, is the world’s oldest design organization, dedicated to promoting Swedish design both nationally and internationally. As a Board Member, I contributed to strategic initiatives that support exhibitions, seminars, and activities highlighting the diverse and innovative aspects of Swedish design. Through our 14 regional chapters.

David Report was an influential online magazine that explored the intersection of design, culture, and commercial life. As Founder and Editor-in-Chief, I led the publication in curating the latest and most compelling news, ideas, and concepts in art, architecture, culture, design, fashion, music, sustainability, and travel. With a holistic and culturally.

Carlson Ahnell was a thoughtfully curated lifestyle boutique located in Skanör, southwestern Skåne. As Co-Founder, I contributed to developing the store's selection of design and lifestyle products, which included furniture, accessories, lighting, clothing, books, and music. The boutique's carefully chosen offerings earned it international recognition.

IKEA, one of the world’s leading home furnishings retailers, is known for its functional, well-designed products at affordable prices. As Creative Lead, I worked on strategic range development, focusing on how IKEA could integrate sustainable practices into its approach to craft. My role involved exploring and enhancing the entire process—from sourcing and.

Wallvision AB, home to renowned wallpaper brands such as Boråstapeter, Eco Wallpaper, Cole & Son, Mr Perswall, and Engblad & Co, is a leader in the wallpaper industry. As Interim Group Design Director, I led the design departments across the group during a 16-month period, where I was responsible for setting the design direction and implementing new trend.

Designboost was a five-year international initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable design through a holistic approach. As Founder and Program Director, I spearheaded efforts to enhance design competence and boost competitiveness by fostering knowledge sharing among organizations, corporations, and professionals. Over the years, Designboost facilitated.

Founded in 1988 by David Carlson in Malmö, David Design emerged during a pivotal moment in Scandinavian design, contributing to its global resurgence with a fresh and modern sensibility. Under my leadership, David Design not only established lifestyle boutiques in Malmö, Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Tokyo but also produced a collection of furniture.

Lund, Skåne County, Sweden

In my first role at Julius, then one of Sweden's leading concert promoters, I worked closely with owner Julius Malmström as an assistant. Over five years, I was involved in organizing concerts for legendary artists such as Tina Turner, Depeche Mode, Metallica, Miles Davis, Leonard Cohen, and Deep Purple. My responsibilities ranged from logistical planning.