I am a graphic designer and illustrator with over 25 years of experience across brand identity, print production, typography and visual storytelling. I have designed vinyl and CD covers as part of a broad freelance practice, with a strong eye for mood, composition and typographic detail. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, comfortable creating custom graphics and manipulating type creatively. I am a genuine music lover with a deep appreciation for the visual language of album art. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Stefan Ward

I am a graphic designer and illustrator with over 25 years of experience across brand identity, print production, typography and visual storytelling. I have designed vinyl and CD covers as part of a broad freelance practice, with a strong eye for mood, composition and typographic detail. I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, comfortable creating custom graphics and manipulating type creatively. I am a genuine music lover with a deep appreciation for the visual language of album art. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am a graphic designer and illustrator with over 25 years of experience across brand identity, print production, typography and visual storytelling. I have designed vinyl and CD covers as part of a broad freelance practice, with a strong eye for mood, composition and typographic detail.

I am proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, comfortable creating custom graphics and manipulating type creatively. I am a genuine music lover with a deep appreciation for the visual language of album art.
Portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer, Freelance at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2003 - Present
Independent designer with a varied client base across print and digital. Projects include posters, flyers, vinyl and CD covers, logotypes, catalogues, websites and digital assets. Manages briefs from concept to finished production across the full Adobe CC suite, with a focus on mood, composition and typographic detail.
Graphic design teacher at LBS Ljud & Bildskolan
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Taught graphic communication, digital creation and vector illustration to students aged 16–18. Focused on building confidence and creative thinking in young people; the close contact with students and their development of a personal visual voice was a highlight of three years in the classroom.
Art Director at Consulence
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Worked with branding, logo design, print and digital design and film production for business clients. Shot and edited video for company websites and helped build Rosengård FC’s YouTube channel, including filming matches, interviews and producing content from the ground up.
Art Director at Skyhatt
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Art direction and branding for client projects; involved in print and digital design across multiple media.
Substitute teacher in graphic design at Mediegymnasiet Malmö
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Substitute teaching role in graphic design.
Art Director at Redloop
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Branding and design for clients; helped shape visual language and campaigns.
Graphic designer at Bluewave / Mærsk Data Sverige
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Graphic design work across corporate materials and digital assets.
Graphic designer at Framfab
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Graphic design work in a leading design and interactive marketing agency.

Education

Design for sustainable development 15p at Malmö University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Design theory 30p at Malmö University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Integrated graphical processes at Knowledge Partner, Malmö
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Graphic design / Copywriting at Forsbergs
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Visual Communication at RMI Berghs
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
DTP / Webdesign at NTI-Skolan, Malmö
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

IDxF
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other