About

About

About

I design beyond the interface

Good design starts before pixels. I explore problems, understand users and context, and make sure the “why” is clear before the “how”.

I love working with visual design. Beautiful design matters most when it solves the right problem and feels right for the people using it.

AI is part of my workflow – when it makes sense

AI is a powerful tool in my workflow. I use it to speed up ideation, generate variations, refine flows, prototype faster and challenge my own thinking.

I spend a lot of time experimenting with AI to understand where it truly adds value in the design process – and where it shouldn’t replace human judgement.

Outside of work

From forest trails and motorcycle roads to garden projects at home, I enjoy staying active and exploring. I’m just as happy on a long trip as I am unwinding with a spa day.

Joakim and Ellinor playing with their dog.
A couple playing with their dog in water
A couple playing with their dog in water
Joakim on a motorcycle with a panoramic view of Norwegian mountains and valleys.
Joakim on a motorcycle with a panoramic view of Norwegian mountains and valleys.
Joakim on a motorcycle with a panoramic view of Norwegian mountains and valleys.
Joakim sitting with his dog in his lap.
Joakim sitting with his dog in his lap.
Joakim sitting with his dog in his lap.

Beyond the screen

Outside of my digital work, I explore creativity through painting under the name Art by Sommar on Instagram. My art blends imagination and improvisation, inspired by reality, games, and film.

Painting of Stormlight Archive by Joakim Sommar
Painting of Stormlight Archive by Joakim Sommar
Painting of Stormlight Archive by Joakim Sommar
A warrior is on a path with giants – digital painting by Joakim Sommar
A warrior is on a path with giants – digital painting by Joakim Sommar
A warrior is on a path with giants – digital painting by Joakim Sommar
Two spanish water dogs sitting next to each other and watching the sunset.
Two spanish water dogs sitting next to each other and watching the sunset.
Two spanish water dogs sitting next to each other and watching the sunset.
An octopus hugging a stone in a coral reef – painting by Joakim Sommar
An octopus hugging a stone in a coral reef – painting by Joakim Sommar
An octopus hugging a stone in a coral reef – painting by Joakim Sommar

Want to create something great together?

Want to create something great together?

Want to create something great together?