Kristian Packalén

Kristian Packalén began their work experience in 2006 as a Designer at IndustryNext. Kristian then worked as a Designer at Fantasy and FOREIGN Advertising in 2008, and as a Designer at Doberman in 2008-2009. Kristian continued their career at Locomotiv, where they served as an AD-Assistant Webb from 2009 to 2011, and later as an Art Director from 2011 to 2012. From 2012 to 2019, Kristian Packalén was the Founder, Head of Design, Product Manager, and Board Member at Ginga App. Kristian'snext position was as an Art Director/Designer/Illustrator at their own company, Kristian Packalén, from 2002 to 2016. Kristian then joined Blocket as an Art Director in 2013 and became the Creative Director in 2017, responsible for brand identity and marketing communication.

Kristian Packalén has a diverse education history. In 1995 to 1999, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication at Hawaii Pacific University. Later, in 2001 to 2004, they studied Informative Illustration and earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Design from Mälardalen University. In 2010, they obtained a course credit in Art Direction from Berghs School of Communication. Additionally, in 2013, they completed an Innovation Master Class in the innovation process of Creative Concept Development from ?What If! - The Innovation Company. In 2015 to 2016, they enrolled in Communication and Media Studies at Schibsted Brand Academy. Lastly, in 2019, they undertook a 3-day course in Motion Graphics from Berghs School of Communication.