I’m Christian Aya-ay Eliassen, a brand and digital designer who specializes in building differentiated brand systems for startups and growth-stage companies. I combine brand strategy, visual identity, and art direction with hands-on web design to create cohesive experiences that drive brand ownership and market impact. I love collaborating across disciplines, running workshops and research to align brands with business goals, and delivering cohesive identities from concept to launch. I’m proficient in Framer, Webflow, Figma, and the Adobe suite, and I bring photography practice that informs design decisions and storytelling.

Christian Aya-ay Eliassen

I’m Christian Aya-ay Eliassen, a brand and digital designer who specializes in building differentiated brand systems for startups and growth-stage companies. I combine brand strategy, visual identity, and art direction with hands-on web design to create cohesive experiences that drive brand ownership and market impact. I love collaborating across disciplines, running workshops and research to align brands with business goals, and delivering cohesive identities from concept to launch. I’m proficient in Framer, Webflow, Figma, and the Adobe suite, and I bring photography practice that informs design decisions and storytelling.

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I’m Christian Aya-ay Eliassen, a brand and digital designer who specializes in building differentiated brand systems for startups and growth-stage companies. I combine brand strategy, visual identity, and art direction with hands-on web design to create cohesive experiences that drive brand ownership and market impact.

I love collaborating across disciplines, running workshops and research to align brands with business goals, and delivering cohesive identities from concept to launch. I’m proficient in Framer, Webflow, Figma, and the Adobe suite, and I bring photography practice that informs design decisions and storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
Norwegian
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand and digital designer at Freelance
July 1, 2024 - Present
Developed dynamic brand systems for startups, focusing on market differentiation and visual storytelling to drive brand growth and ownership. Helped clients make strategic choices on developing and aligning with their brand through workshops and research. Worked across disciplines and managed projects end-to-end for emerging businesses. Designed and built websites in Framer and Webflow, ensuring seamless brand coherence and optimized user journeys.
Senior graphic and brand designer (maternity cover) at Heyjack
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Held lead responsibility for creating new and refreshed brands within the culture and NGO industries, from initial concepts to final delivery. Guided and collaborated with designers through the creative process, fostering a collaborative environment to deliver cohesive visual identities that aligned with strategic client objectives.
Graphic- and digital designer at Uniform
August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Collaborated with the team to develop visual identities and brand deliverables for a wide range of clients, from government agencies to private enterprises. Led the UI/UX design for web projects, focusing on creating intuitive digital interfaces and user-centered experiences. Photographed content for marketing and case studies for both clients and the agency’s internal portfolio.
Intern at Nora Creatives
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Designed and developed a new website and visual identity for Nora Creatives. Collaborated on creating brand identity and visual assets for clients represented by the agency.

Education

BA in Graphic Design at Westerdals / Kristiania University College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet