I am Ola Marton, a creative leader specializing in strategic brand development and visual identity. I help clients build strong brands through logos, identity systems, and creative direction for both print and digital media. My work spans high-profile projects for Gallery GKM, MonoQrom, Camurus, Ölvemarks Holiday, Harry Kuvert, Ann Idstein, LOFT Bookazine, and more. As a pioneer in digital communication, I founded ScandinavianDesign.com in 1996 and have steered its evolution through every major technology shift. My recent focus on AI automation has optimized over 5,955 articles and automated SEO for approximately 41,691 images, blending pattern recognition with tomorrow’s tools to deliver high-quality production at a pace that matches today’s market.

Ola Marton

I am Ola Marton, a creative leader specializing in strategic brand development and visual identity. I help clients build strong brands through logos, identity systems, and creative direction for both print and digital media. My work spans high-profile projects for Gallery GKM, MonoQrom, Camurus, Ölvemarks Holiday, Harry Kuvert, Ann Idstein, LOFT Bookazine, and more. As a pioneer in digital communication, I founded ScandinavianDesign.com in 1996 and have steered its evolution through every major technology shift. My recent focus on AI automation has optimized over 5,955 articles and automated SEO for approximately 41,691 images, blending pattern recognition with tomorrow’s tools to deliver high-quality production at a pace that matches today’s market.

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I am Ola Marton, a creative leader specializing in strategic brand development and visual identity. I help clients build strong brands through logos, identity systems, and creative direction for both print and digital media. My work spans high-profile projects for Gallery GKM, MonoQrom, Camurus, Ölvemarks Holiday, Harry Kuvert, Ann Idstein, LOFT Bookazine, and more.

As a pioneer in digital communication, I founded ScandinavianDesign.com in 1996 and have steered its evolution through every major technology shift. My recent focus on AI automation has optimized over 5,955 articles and automated SEO for approximately 41,691 images, blending pattern recognition with tomorrow’s tools to deliver high-quality production at a pace that matches today’s market.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director | Graphic Designer | Digital Content Producer at Freelance / Self Employed
January 1, 1983 - Present
Led various projects including full brand development using AI tools for clients. Responsibilities included creating brand identities, designing websites and e-commerce systems, developing B2B and consumer solutions, managing Amazon product listings, creating digital ads, animations, videos, packaging design, and print material production. Consistently integrated AI tools to improve creative work and client outcomes. Experienced in remote client collaboration and training clients to manage their own websites.
Founder and Editor at Scandinaviandesign.com
January 1, 1996 - Present
Created and operated a major design news portal since 1996, publishing over 4,000 articles on product launches, exhibitions, and design awards. Pioneered e-commerce content systems which operate with minimal oversight.
Brand Identity and E-commerce Developer at The Nordic
December 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Developed brand identity and e-commerce solution focusing on Amazon commerce (FBA/FBM) for the 2024-2025 period.
Art Director at Gallery GKM
January 1, 1994 - Present
Provided design leadership for a leading art gallery since 1994.
Founder & Creative Director at ScandinavianDesign.com & Egen Praktik
January 1, 1996 - Present
Founded and runs Scandinavia's leading design news portal (ScandinavianDesign.com) with 5,860+ articles, while delivering strategic client work in brand development and creative leadership across furniture/design, fashion, tourism, culture institutions, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce.
Advertising/Prepress Professional at Various Agencies
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1996
Built foundational competencies in branding, print production and photography across advertising agencies, contributing to core branding and production workflows.
Founder & Art Director at ScandinavianDesign.com
January 1, 1996 - Present
Founded and operate Scandinavia’s leading design news portal alongside strategic client work in brand development. Responsibilities include editorial leadership, design direction, and delivering complete production for clients across web, print, and digital campaigns. Selected projects include Gallery GKM, MonoQrom, Camurus (2017–2021), Ölvemarks Holiday, The Nordic (2023), Harry Kuvert, Ann Idstein, LOFT Bookazine (2010–2013), and pioneering the first generation of websites and digital presence for Käl - lemo, Nola, Bruno Mathsson, and other clients. Combined early HTML/CSS with Scandinavian aesthetics to drive innovative brand experiences.

Education

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Qualifications

Prompt Engineering for Educators — Vanderbilt University
January 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025
Graphic Design Foundations: Typography — LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025
Google Digital Marketing Professional Certificate — Google
January 1, 2024 - December 17, 2025
Generative AI for Business Leaders — LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2024 - December 17, 2025
Prompt Engineering for Educators
January 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026
Google Prompting Essentials
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Google Digital Marketing Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Prompt Engineering for Educators
January 1, 2025 - April 22, 2026
Google Prompting Essentials
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Generative AI for Business Leaders
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Google Digital Marketing Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Manufacturing