Ami Olin Nordenmarker
Hi! I'm Ami, a multidisciplinary designer shaped by growing up on the island of Öland, design studies all over Sweden and Toronto, Canada, and a constant curiosity about how people interact with the world around them.
I enjoy working where research, intuition, and visual exploration meet and my process is often hands-on and iterative: I listen, test, refine, and build ideas that balance function and personality.
I care about the social and environmental impact of what we create, and I'm determined to make my impact a positive one. Playfulness is also a part of my toolkit, helping me create designs that feel welcoming and easy to connect with.
So let's connect!
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Want to connect?
Feel free to reach out.
Education
Autumn 2024
UX and User-Centered Design
IT-Högskolan | Distance
​​​Summer 2021
DesignLab Summer - Design to Market
Uminova, eXpression | Umeå
Sep 2019 – June 2020
Industrial Design Intensive
Umeå Institute of Design | Umeå
​​​​Spring 2017
Wood Oriented Furniture Design
HDK-Valand at Steneby | Dals Långed
​​​​Sep 2011 – June 2014
Bachelor’s Program in Design
HDK-Valand | Gothenburg
​​Autumn 2013
Exchange Studies:
Material Art & Design
OCAD University | Toronto, Canada
Work Experience
2014 – 2017 & 2021 – 2025
Freelance Designer & Artist
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Have developed graphic design and illustrations for businesses, including marketing materials.
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Have collaborated with the creative agency Arrivals and launched furniture products at Designtorget in 2021.
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Participated in exhibitions and art fairs and sold artwork through national and international distributors.
May 2025 – Aug 2025,
Optician Assistant (Seasonal) | Synoptik
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Guided private and corporate customers in choosing frames and lenses based on their needs and style.
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Managed cashier duties, goods reception, assembly, repairs, and tasks such as OPUS orders.
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Supported opticians in their work, including conducting anamneses and preparing for needs assessments.
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Hotel Receptionist | Slottshotellet | Kalmar
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Managed guest bookings, check-ins and check-outs, as well as handled inquiries and problem-solving to ensure a top-tier guest experience.
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Gained experience in working with administrative systems and improving user-friendliness in practice.
Oct 2017 – Aug 2019
CAD Designer | Kalmarmentor | Kalmar
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Created technical orientation and service drawings of buildings, focusing on security purposes and efficient documentation.
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Worked primarily with the design tool AutoCAD.
​​Autumn 2018
Designer - Intern | ADDI Design Studio | Kalmar
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Participated in design research and created graphic materials for the furniture company Mizetto’s catalog and website.
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Contributed to sketching processes and the development of products and product advertising.
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2006 - 2016
Café Assistant, Waitress, Breakfast Host & Cleaner
Various Employers (including Clarion Collection Hotel,
Sollidens Slott, and Strand Hotel)
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Worked in the service industry in roles within cafés, restaurants, hotels, and sales, developing strong customer service skills, flexibility, and resilience under pressure.
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Experienced in managing both high-paced environments and accuracy requirements, with the ability to adapt to various work settings.
Skills
Design tools
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Figma
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Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc)
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Rhino
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Keyshot 3D
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AutoCAD (2D)
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SketchUp
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Miro
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​​Project Management & Collaboration
Experience in leading design projects from concept to final product, including client communication and feedback handling.
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Language
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Swedish: Native
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English: Fluent
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Arabic: Beginner
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​Driver’s License
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Category B
Volunteer Work
Sep 2019 – Jun 2020
Secretary in Ställverket – Umeå Institute of Design | Umeå
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Supported the chairman with project coordination and was responsible for meeting notes and documentation.​​​
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Sep 2019 – Jun 2020
UID Climate Group, (Student Association) | Umeå Institute of Design | Umeå
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Worked to promote sustainability and inspire environmentally conscious design decisions in both education and projects.
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2006 - 2008
RFSL Youth, Youth Organization | Kalmar
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Active member of the local branch of RFSL Youth, working for the rights of young LGBTQI+ people.
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Scholarships
​Gothenburg Craft Association Scholarship
Einar Forseth’s Fund, HDK - Valand ​
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Ateljé Gillsätra Scholarship
Jenny Nyström School ​​​