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!
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.
Dec 2021 – Jun 2024
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.
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
Project Management & Collaboration
Experience in leading design projects from concept to final product, including client communication and feedback handling.
Language
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Swedish: Native
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English: Fluent
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Arabic: Beginner
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.
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.
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.
Scholarships
Gothenburg Craft Association Scholarship
Einar Forseth’s Fund, HDK - Valand
Ateljé Gillsätra Scholarship
Jenny Nyström School