I have been schooled through agencies where everything is fast-paced. This has made me well-versed in understanding various business ecosystems.

I have been schooled through agencies where everything is fast-paced. This has made me well-versed in understanding various business ecosystems.

I have been schooled through agencies where everything is fast-paced. This has made me well-versed in understanding various business ecosystems.

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Maersk

UX Design Lead

July 2021 - Present

I lead and guide a team of 7 senior UXers and craft the experience vision for a pivotal end-to-end supply chain platform. It engages 350+ people across 20+ product teams. I elevate the design IQ, while collaborate company-wide to enhance user experience and advance design maturity.

Process Innovation

Design System

Strategic UX

Design Leadership

UX Evangelist

Digital Transformation

Design Vision

Design Maturity

Maersk

UX Design Lead

July 2021 - Present

I lead and guide a team of 7 senior UXers and craft the experience vision for a pivotal end-to-end supply chain platform. It engages 350+ people across 20+ product teams. I elevate the design IQ, while collaborate company-wide to enhance user experience and advance design maturity.

Process Innovation

Design System

Strategic UX

Design Leadership

UX Evangelist

Digital Transformation

Design Vision

Design Maturity

Sleepacy

Head of UX

January 2021 - July 2021 | 6 months

I led the digital transformation at Hilding Anders Group, a top bed and mattress manufacturer, from traditional supplier to a digital-first health and wellness powerhouse. With a dual-brand focus and transformative leadership, I helped shape compelling, consumer-centered journeys, from a brand new e-commerce site to a conceptual 'Sleep Services' app.

E-Commerce

Conceptualization

Product Design

Prototyping

Design Vision

Individual Contributor

Digital Innovation

Sleepacy

Head of UX

January 2021 - July 2021 | 6 months

I led the digital transformation at Hilding Anders Group, a top bed and mattress manufacturer, from traditional supplier to a digital-first health and wellness powerhouse. With a dual-brand focus and transformative leadership, I helped shape compelling, consumer-centered journeys, from a brand new e-commerce site to a conceptual 'Sleep Services' app.

E-Commerce

Conceptualization

Product Design

Prototyping

Design Vision

Individual Contributor

Digital Innovation

1508

Experience Design Director

June 2019 - January 2021 | 1 year 8 months

Senior Experience Strategist

October 2018 - June 2019 | 9 months

At 1508, I've steered digital innovation, crafted user-centric designs and strategies. Notably, I led the UX for Club Matas' app, achieving a 4.6 App Store rating, and transformed Finansforbundet's digital presence. My work on the Dansk Metal app supported members job searches, earning a 4.4 App Store rating.

Design Leader

Conceptualization

Product Strategist

Design Talks

Product Design

Design Sprints

Digital Transformation

User Insights

Design Thinking

Digital Innovation

1508

Experience Design Director

June 2019 - January 2021 | 1 year 8 months

Senior Experience Strategist

October 2018 - June 2019 | 9 months

At 1508, I've steered digital innovation, crafted user-centric designs and strategies. Notably, I led the UX for Club Matas' app, achieving a 4.6 App Store rating, and transformed Finansforbundet's digital presence. My work on the Dansk Metal app supported members job searches, earning a 4.4 App Store rating.

Design Leader

Conceptualization

Product Strategist

Design Talks

Product Design

Design Sprints

Digital Transformation

User Insights

Design Thinking

Digital Innovation

Firstborn

Senior Experience Strategist

April 2018 - October 2018 | 6 months

At Firstborn, I helped bridge UX and strategy in building new digital products. My mentorship strengthened the strategy team, and I've played a key role in shaping Firstborn's future offerings by including Design Thinking. Notable achievements include conceptualizing a unique skincare platform "Canvas" and optimizing Ted Baker's e-commerce strategy.

UX Strategy

Design Thinking Educator

Conceptualization

Strategic Planning

Product Design

Project Leadership

Firstborn

Senior Experience Strategist

April 2018 - October 2018 | 6 months

At Firstborn, I helped bridge UX and strategy in building new digital products. My mentorship strengthened the strategy team, and I've played a key role in shaping Firstborn's future offerings by including Design Thinking. Notable achievements include conceptualizing a unique skincare platform "Canvas" and optimizing Ted Baker's e-commerce strategy.

UX Strategy

Design Thinking Educator

Conceptualization

Strategic Planning

Product Design

Project Leadership

NoA Ignite

Senior Strategist

April 2016 - January 2018 | 1 year 10 months

Digital Strategist

January 2014 - April 2016 | 2 years 4 months

At NoA Ignite, I blended business strategy with UX expertise, focusing on technology-driven design. I transformed insights into innovative business concepts and led pitches for major projects. My key projects included the "Pocket Money" app for Danske Bank and the award-winning Varier Furniture app ["Experimental"
Danish Digital Awards]

UX Strategist

UX Design

Presentation Expert

Conceptualization

Business Concept

Human Insights

Digital Trends

NoA Ignite

Senior Strategist

April 2016 - January 2018 | 1 year 10 months

Digital Strategist

January 2014 - April 2016 | 2 years 4 months

At NoA Ignite, I blended business strategy with UX expertise, focusing on technology-driven design. I transformed insights into innovative business concepts and led pitches for major projects. My key projects included the "Pocket Money" app for Danske Bank and the award-winning Varier Furniture app ["Experimental"
Danish Digital Awards]

UX Strategist

UX Design

Presentation Expert

Conceptualization

Business Concept

Human Insights

Digital Trends

Nodes

Digital Advisor

May 2013 - January 2014 | 9 months

At Nodes, I partnered with leadership to drive business growth, advising on customer experience and mobile technology. Key achievements include designing the UX for BMW's i3 launch platform and developing innovative customer support concepts for TDC.

Digital Advisor

UX Strategist

Mobile Apps

Pitch Designer

Business Development

Nodes

Digital Advisor

May 2013 - January 2014 | 9 months

At Nodes, I partnered with leadership to drive business growth, advising on customer experience and mobile technology. Key achievements include designing the UX for BMW's i3 launch platform and developing innovative customer support concepts for TDC.

Digital Advisor

UX Strategist

Mobile Apps

Pitch Designer

Business Development

Thinkhouse

Creative Project Manager

October 2011 - April 2013 | 1 year 7 months

At Thinkhouse, I led diverse initiatives, from crafting digital campaign strategies and designing presentations to events for brands like Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, Tuborg, Mars and Snickers. My role was pivotal in integrating offline campaign events with digital and social media strategies, offering a holistic approach to creative communication.

Digital Strategist

Concept Developer

Presentation Designer

Social Media Integrator

Event Organizer

Thinkhouse

Creative Project Manager

October 2011 - April 2013 | 1 year 7 months

At Thinkhouse, I led diverse initiatives, from crafting digital campaign strategies and designing presentations to events for brands like Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, Tuborg, Mars and Snickers. My role was pivotal in integrating offline campaign events with digital and social media strategies, offering a holistic approach to creative communication.

Digital Strategist

Concept Developer

Presentation Designer

Social Media Integrator

Event Organizer

Riot Bernard

Co-founder

March 2011 - Oct 2011 | 9 months

As Co-founder of Riot Bernard, I spearheaded marketing for our rebellious brand, challenging Denmark's conventional optical market. We introduced stylish, online-only prescription glasses, with a mission to donate a pair for each sale. Notably, I helped establish key logistics and partnerships during a pivotal stay in Shanghai.

Startup

Hustling

Product Development

Brand Development

Riot Bernard

Co-founder

March 2011 - Oct 2011 | 9 months

As Co-founder of Riot Bernard, I spearheaded marketing for our rebellious brand, challenging Denmark's conventional optical market. We introduced stylish, online-only prescription glasses, with a mission to donate a pair for each sale. Notably, I helped establish key logistics and partnerships during a pivotal stay in Shanghai.

Startup

Hustling

Product Development

Brand Development

Wolff Olins

Intern

October 2010 - January 2011 | 4 months

At Wolff Olins, a leading brand consultancy, I developed and implemented creative tools to enhance client interactions. My role included designing and hosting three co-creation workshops, and contributing to concept development and research for prominent clients like American Express and Skype.

Workshops

Internship

Branding

Building The Tool Box

Putting Theory Into Acton

Wolff Olins

Intern

October 2010 - January 2011 | 4 months

At Wolff Olins, a leading brand consultancy, I developed and implemented creative tools to enhance client interactions. My role included designing and hosting three co-creation workshops, and contributing to concept development and research for prominent clients like American Express and Skype.

Workshops

Internship

Branding

Building The Tool Box

Putting Theory Into Acton

Education

Education

The Kaospilots

Student

August 2008 - June 2011 | 3 years

The Kaospilots is a renowned hybrid business and design school, offering a unique three-year program in leadership and entrepreneurship. Recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the best design schools globally, it's celebrated for preparing students for the dynamic startup economy and encouraging them to be creators of the future.

Student

Entrepreneurship

Creative Leadership

Change Maker

Business Design

Process Design

Project Design

The Kaospilots

Student

August 2008 - June 2011 | 3 years

The Kaospilots is a renowned hybrid business and design school, offering a unique three-year program in leadership and entrepreneurship. Recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the best design schools globally, it's celebrated for preparing students for the dynamic startup economy and encouraging them to be creators of the future.

Student

Entrepreneurship

Creative Leadership

Change Maker

Business Design

Process Design

Project Design

Mikkel Køster
Mikkel Køster