Pontus Wellgraf +46 76 80 40 160 pontus.wellgraf@wellgraphic.com wellgraphic.com Skype: pwellgraf PONTUS WELLGRAF
Pontus Wellgraf UI & UX DESIGNER COMPETENCE OVERVIEW SKILLS METHODOLOGIES TOOLS Visual design Interface design UX & Interaction design Concept development Web design Packaging design Motion graphics UI Animations Self-employment/freelancing Creative processes Collaboration theories Group Dynamics Responsive Design User journey User Research Self-leadership Agile work processes Data driven approach Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Sketch Invision App HTML/CSS Wordpress Google Analytics QUALIFICATIONS Pontus is a digital designer with several years of experience within graphic design, web design and UI/UX. Soon to become a graduate from Hyper Island and the Mobile Creative program in Stockholm, Sweden. In this education, the main field of study is future in mobile. Attending its courses Pontus learned about devices, applications, platforms, games and communication in combination with creative innovation and future technologies. He has also developed his skills of working in teams and the mastering of group dynamics. Previously, he has worked as a web designer, graphic designer and freelanced his services under his own company named Wellgraphic since 2010. In addition, he spend much effort with personal projects and various redesign concepts in order to find his own creative solutions, expand his expertise and follow his passion for continuously improved user-friendly applications. He enjoys challenges within a dedicated and creative environment with people who are as passionate as him. He is always striving for building up long-term relationships and create fantastic products along the way. Pontus is a colorful designer who value simplicity and logic translated into interfaces. As a consultant, Pontus is following a high work ethic, this means to act pragmatically and responsive to customers goals in order to support in the most optimal way. Pontus is a true puzzle solver with a strong ability to understand the big picture of things and see experiences from the users perspective. As a freelancer, he is experienced in working with clients both in Sweden and abroad, in mastering selfemployment and in being effective both individually as well as together with other teams.
EXPERIENCE Wellgraphic - Owner, UI/UX-designer, Self-employed 2010 Q1 - PRESENT Since 2010, Pontus has been working especially but not exclusively as a UI/UX-designer through his company Wellgraphic. All the way back from the start of his career in designing he has been working to build up his name and identity as a creative artist that represents him and what he does. Offering his services to both national & international clients, with striving to proceed forward and inspire others with his ambition and dedication. Jula AB - Graphic-/web designer 2014 Q3-2015 Q3 PACKAGING Pontus worked with packaging production for Jula's own product brands. He worked in close contact with purchase groups, suppliers and departments. Tight production deadlines were strictly binding and had to be adhered to. He developed the ability to handle die cuts and space utilization for packaging content along with design graphics. PRINT DESIGN He designed internal and external print material in-house. Signs, labels, letters, etc. Worked primarily in Adobe InDesign & Illustrator, where he sharpened his skills considerably. WEB DESIGN, UI/UX Pontus has always been passionate about interfaces and web applications; here he assisted the IT-department and web team through development of an overall consistent visual profile, meeting the targets in audience and corporate identity. He produced a certain daily content of web materials, banners, theme pages, campaign sites, newsletters, social media content etc. In addition, he developed UI elements, pages, and modules for Jula's website after the decision from the company board of a new digital strategy. Ellos Group - Graphic-/Web designer 2012 Q3-2013 Q3 Pontus worked with daily website content management, updates and campaigns. Designed, coded and delivered weekly email newsletters. He also worked with online marketing such as weekly banner production of multiple dimensions & languages and content for social media and affiliates. By time, Pontus got the opportunity to change his employment to become a consultant instead. He undertook a big part of the online activities in close cooperation and communication with the company s departments.
EDUCATION Mobile Creative - Hyper Island, Stockholm 2015-2016 The future is mobile; devices, applications, platforms, games and this is changing rapidly and constantly. Design, develop and build experiences powered by creative innovation and future technologies.hyper Island is often known as 'Digital Harvard' and has been developed in collaboration with industry partners to focus on technology, design and leadership, preparing students to shape the future. IT/WEBB/DESIGN - Portalens Gymnasium, Lidköping 2009-2012 Studied a broad set of areas within IT, security, personal computing, front end development, web design, visual design, programming etc. CLIENT LIST Volvo P&G Philips Unicef Transdev Fjällräven Friendo Events Ellos Group Jula Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Svenska Spel Norsk Tipping etc. LANGUAGE Swedish Native language English Fluently spoken and written
REFERENCES Marie Luise Schaller Project Coordinator at IRR - Innovationsregion Rheinisches Revier res@mlschaller.com - (+49) 1772605848 Pontus is a dedicated designer with a very high standard. His portfolio contains artful graphic designs, cleanstructured websites and many other well-done conceptions as well as inspirational demonstrations on motion graphics. To his creative talent he adds a special capability and will to focus on a client s goal and deadlines so that he realizes his projects with optimal efficiency. Nonetheless, he always manages to communicate in a kind and friendly manner, even under time pressure, which occurs very rarely. It is always a pleasure to work on common projects with Pontus" Tobias Ahlin Product Designer at Tappily - Previous Product Designer at Spotify tobias.ahlin@mac.com - (+46) 736588557 Pontus is a detail-oriented perfectionist, with a fine-tuned sense of style, that won't stop working until he's made something that's not just good, but great. I've been fortunate to spend a lot of time with Pontus at Hyper Island, and he's never stopped surprising and impressing me. He knows his design tools and craft very well, and together with his high ambitions he never fails to produce great things, and consistently overachieve Kajsa Lundborg Community Manager at Zpotdrop - Growth Enthusiast & Digital Business kajsa.j.lundborg@gmail.com - (+46) 763912000 Pontus is truly the colleague, leader, friend and team member you've always wished for. Pontus has got an unique combination of business intelligence, tech and is one of the best UX and UI designers I've ever seen and met. Except for his caring, happy and encouraging attitude and personality you can always count on him doing his best in every project or task he puts his mind into. Ambitious, future thinking and team playing. Pontus is simply one of those special persons you don't meet everyday. If you ever get him interested in working with you: be happy! He's a keeper. Viktor Gällström CEO & Co-Founder at Friendo Events AB viktor@friendoapp.com - (+46) 735176182