Hi, I'm Axel Svahn, a UX/UI designer and creative director based in Stockholm. I earned a BSc in Media Technology and an MSc in Interactive Media Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on human-computer interaction, programming, and machine learning. I design intuitive interfaces, build front-end experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and collaborate on social mobile apps using React Native. Beyond UX, I lead creative direction and content creation for brands, visualizing ideas through photography and film, and delivering campaigns that resonate on social platforms. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to final delivery and producing content that drives engagement and growth.

Axel Svahn

Hi, I'm Axel Svahn, a UX/UI designer and creative director based in Stockholm. I earned a BSc in Media Technology and an MSc in Interactive Media Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on human-computer interaction, programming, and machine learning. I design intuitive interfaces, build front-end experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and collaborate on social mobile apps using React Native. Beyond UX, I lead creative direction and content creation for brands, visualizing ideas through photography and film, and delivering campaigns that resonate on social platforms. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to final delivery and producing content that drives engagement and growth.

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Hi, I’m Axel Svahn, a UX/UI designer and creative director based in Stockholm. I earned a BSc in Media Technology and an MSc in Interactive Media Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on human-computer interaction, programming, and machine learning. I design intuitive interfaces, build front-end experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and collaborate on social mobile apps using React Native.

Beyond UX, I lead creative direction and content creation for brands, visualizing ideas through photography and film, and delivering campaigns that resonate on social platforms. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to final delivery and producing content that drives engagement and growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced

Work Experience

UX Master Thesis Student at Exsitec AB
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Researched ICT in Human Resource practices following a double diamond design process; conducted user testing and semi-structured interviews to obtain qualitative and quantitative data; designed a candidate landing page based on my research, applying industry-leading usability methods to enhance the overall user experience and increase engagement among candidates.
UX Master Thesis Student at Exsitec AB
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Researched ICT in Human Resource practices following a double diamond design process; conducted user testing and semi-structured interviews to obtain qualitative and quantitative data; designed a candidate landing page based on research, applying usability methods to enhance the user experience and engagement among candidates; full thesis, including parts of the final design, is available here
Creative Director, Content Creator at WGP Consulting AB
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Oversaw and refined the company’s graphical profile, including designing presentations, press kits and the website; Engaged in building and executing content strategies for marketing of social media campaigns; Produced photo and video content for some of Sweden’s most influential and high-profile influencers; Acquired new clients and maintained connections to facilitate multiple successful creative collaborations.
Freelance Content Creator at Self Employment
January 1, 2023 - November 9, 2025
Improved the digital presence of brands using photography and film; Led the whole process from idea to final product on many successful social media campaigns; Collaborated with multiple renowned creative agencies and high-profile influencers as recurring clients; Produced digital content generating over 30M views across TikTok, YouTube & Instagram.
Creative Director, Content Creator at WGP Consulting AB
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Oversaw and refined the company’s graphical profile, including designing presentations, press kits and the website; built and executed content strategies for marketing of social media campaigns; produced photo and video content for Sweden’s influential influencers; acquired new clients and maintained connections to facilitate successful creative collaborations
Content Creator (Freelance) at Self Employment
January 1, 2023 - November 9, 2025
Improved the digital presence of brands such as H&M, Giorgio Armani & Coca-Cola using photography and film; led the full process from idea to final product on social campaigns; collaborated with multiple agencies and influencers; produced digital content generating over 30M views across TikTok, YouTube & Instagram
Co-founder, UX/UI-designer at MatKlick UF
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed the user interface of a dual-application system that streamlined food orders between customers and restaurants; Conducted A/B testing of user navigation and specific design elements; Won Growth company of the year at the Entreprenor skap p˚a riktigtexhibition in Uppsala.
Co-founder, UX/UI-designer at MatKlick UF
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Designed the user interface of a dual-application system that streamlined food orders between customers and restaurants; conducted A/B testing of user navigation and design elements

Education

Bachelor of Science in Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Master of Science in Interactive Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - November 9, 2025
Master of Science in Interactive Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Master of Science in Interactive Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Gold - Best Sport, Wellness & Fitness Campaign (GIMA Awards 2025)
January 1, 2025 - November 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods