Blending tactile instinct with digital precision

I’ve been designing my whole life. Long before I ever touched a screen, it was pencil on paper, shaping wood, building skate obstacles, and figuring out how things actually work in the real world.

I got my education in graphic and web design, started working early on. Later went back to study visual communication and photography.

That hands-on visual drive led me into production companies, making content and building websites for TV shows and streaming platforms. Back then, you had to code everything yourself just to make things exist.

As digital tools finally caught up, I dropped coding to focus entirely on what actually drove my curiosity: shaping user experiences, building functional clarity, and creating intuitive journeys that serve a clear purpose for the end user.

Two decades in, I’ve found that I do my best work with extended teams and ambitious companies. I like grounding my design in the pragmatic side of things: base decisions on metrics, testing what works, and iterating as we go. It brings a structural calm to chaotic projects, keeping teams moving forward together.

For me, it’s not just about pushing pixels. It’s about building interesting stuff with good people, accountability of the outcome, and making sure the final product scales with purpose and intent.

Photo of Martin sitting relaxed on a bench in the early summer sun with some shade from a close by tree.
Photo of Martin sitting relaxed on a bench in the early summer sun with some shade from a close by tree.

Core skills and principles

01. Purpose Driven Strategy & Brand Character

Character over trends

Good design needs a reason to exist. I draw from lifestyle culture, music, and heritage to build work that feels real and has actual character. Trends fade fast, so I focus on making thoughtful decisions early on that mean something to the brand and the people using it.

02. Tactile Craft, Systems & Usability

Tactile instinct, modern precision

I combine strong visual instincts with fluency in Figma, design systems, and AI workflows. Setting up a solid foundation early keeps the design sharp, functional, and easy to scale without making a mess.

03. Design Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

Accountability and steady hands

I lead by doing. Great work comes down to clear direction, staying calm when things get chaotic, and taking personal ownership of what goes live. I protect project timelines, clear out the noise, and give teams, and myself, the support needed to focus.

04. Cross functional impact simplified

Cutting through the chaos

When work starts scaling, different teams need to stay connected without losing momentum. I help Brand, Product, Marketing, and Dev teams find a shared direction early, turning complex setup into clear, straightforward action.

Reach out

Open for projects, design, photography, and team collaboration. Based in Stockholm, working globally. Drop an email or connect on LinkedIn to discuss upcoming work.