Over the past 20 years, Øyvind has worked extensively in the fields of technology, design, and user experience on the web. His expertise spans strategy, content, design, and technical development.

He is highly motivated by well-functioning and motivated teams of good people. He firmly believes in the synergy of skilled individuals given the right opportunities to succeed.

Additionally, Øyvind's extensive background makes him well-suited to leadership roles. His broad understanding of every aspect of a project often positions him as a bridge-builder between various specialities.

Øyvind is passionate about structure and communication. This means that he systematically works with his team to achieve the objectives of the projects he is involved in.

Timeline

• Born in 1980 in Oslo.
• Began experimenting with design on a Macintosh Classic II in the early 90s.
• Programmed games on a Casio graphic calculator during school in the 90s - thug life.
• Purchased a Compaq Presario laptop in 2000 and started learning design and web development to earn back the 20,000 kr it cost.
• Sold his first two websites to professional snowboarding friends for 10,000 and 30,000 kr later that year. Mission success.
• Completed a year-long education in graphic design and a 5-year master's degree in industrial and interaction design, alongside running his agency, to gain a solid theoretical design background.
• By the time he finished his education in 2008, he already had a solid client base, so he partnered with another designer and hired a couple more to start Represent.
• He has never looked back and has been building businesses, brands, identities, and websites since.