Elin Fornåå-Franzén

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I am a creative graphic designer with experience in visual design, illustration, and layout, backed by an academic background in Cultural Studies and the History of Ideas.

About

I am a creative graphic designer with experience in visual design, illustration, and layout, backed by an academic background in Cultural Studies and the History of Ideas. I thrive working independently on research, content development, and audience-focused communication across artistic and public contexts.

  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

Developed a moodboard and color palette to guide the visual direction of an interior illustration project. Focused on atmosphere, material references, and cohesive tonal harmony.

  • Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Vector Illustrator

Sellection of mootifs from different coloring book projects.

  • Illustrator

A series of digital portrait studies designed for scalable print applications. Focus on composition, color balance, and expressive detail.

  • Illustrator

Designed a complete promotional package for a small-scale theatre production, including posters, flyers, and digital banners. The visual identity was developed to reflect the tone and narrative of the performance. Responsible for image editing, layout design, typography, and final print-ready production.

  • Graphic Designer
  • Photoshop Editor
  • Poster Designer

Developed a visual identity concept for a sustainable handicraft brand, with a focus on embroidery and traditional craftsmanship. The board defines color palette, imagery, and overall visual direction. graphicdesigner

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Logo Designer

Book covers from different projects, coloring books and childrens books.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator

Work experience

Board Member · SynkopJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Participate in strategic planning and organizational decision-making within the economic association.

Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer · UpworkFeb 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

Created illustration, animation, and graphic material for print and digital publishing; responsible for communication, production, and delivery.

Artist Assistant · SynkopJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Worked with sculpture casting and material processes; assisted in concept development and idea generation for public art projects.

Education· 5

Master's Degree · University of Gothenburg2024 – 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Studies · University of Gothenburg2021 – 2024
Story & Showrunner program · Gotland Folk High School2016 – 2019
Aesthetics program, 2D-animation · Eksjö Gymnasium2012 – 2015

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