Hi, I am Axel
A design graduate with a love ranging from design systems to programming. Especially interested and experienced in universal design. Previously taught design at the University of Oslo.
Past Projects
Making the Switch!
Designed accessible switches for industrial knitting machines
In collaboration with Aurora Verksted
Time:
12 weeks
Team:
4 students
Role:
Project lead, Designer, Developer
Tools:
Fusion 360, Arduino, 3D printing, Figma, Miro
Methods:
Observations, Interviews, Co-creation workshops, User testing
Theory:
Design Thinking, Double Diamond
Pedalio
An accessible bicycle navigation app for people who are colorblind and people with respiratory issues
In cooperation with the Norwegian Metereological Institute
Time:
12 weeks
Team:
6 students
Role:
Designer, Developer
Tools:
Android Studio, Figma, Miro, Photoshop
Methods:
Surveys, Interviews, Workshops, User testing
Theory:
Double Diamond
The Scented Cookbook
Given a limit of 48 hours and the theme “smell”, I co-designed and built a cookbook where you can smell the recipe as you turn the page!
Time:
48 hours
Team:
4 students
Role:
Project lead, Designer, Developer
Tools:
Miro, Arduino, Fusion 360, 3D printing, Laser cutting
Methods:
Brainstorming
Fibbly!
With the target group being “young gamers”, we designed Fibbly! A small device that lets your friends know when you want to hang out.
Time:
12 weeks
Team:
4 students
Role:
Designer
Tools:
Arduino, Processing, Figma, Miro
Methods:
Participatory design, User research, Interviews
Theory:
Double Diamond
Output
Articles written and edited by me using Figma on the topic of Biomimicry.
Part of the faculty’s Magazine