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Hi, I’m Ola Marton, a Senior Art Director and graphic designer with 40+ years of experience in strategic branding, campaign planning and creative leadership. I blend deep design expertise with business acumen and modern AI tools to deliver visually strong identities that strengthen brands and drive results.
I founded ScandinavianDesign.com in 1996, Scandinavia’s leading design news portal, while continuing strategic branding work for clients across furniture/design, fashion, tourism, culture institutions, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce. I enjoy collaborating with decision-makers to elevate brands through multi-channel campaigns and precise production.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Art Director | Graphic Designer | Digital Content Producer at Freelance / Self Employed
January 1, 1983 - PresentLed 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 - PresentCreated 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, 2025Developed 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 - PresentProvided design leadership for a leading art gallery since 1994.
Founder & Creative Director at ScandinavianDesign.com & Egen Praktik
January 1, 1996 - PresentFounded 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, 1996Built foundational competencies in branding, print production and photography across advertising agencies, contributing to core branding and production workflows.
Education
Qualifications
Prompt Engineering for Educators — Vanderbilt University
January 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025Graphic Design Foundations: Typography — LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025Google Digital Marketing Professional Certificate — Google
January 1, 2024 - December 17, 2025Generative AI for Business Leaders — LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2024 - December 17, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Manufacturing
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