Björn Hellström

Björn Hellström is an experienced professional in the field of journalism and visual communication, currently serving as a board member at Frilans Riks since March 2023 and as section chair at Frilans Syd since March 2021. As the founder of Polygraf Media, Björn specializes in visualizing messages through infographics, data journalism, maps, timelines, and general graphic design. With a background that includes roles as a news illustrator at TT, journalist at Ystads Allehanda, and online specialist at SVT, extensive experience has been amassed in producing informative graphics related to current events. Previously, Björn held leadership positions, including Director of Infographics at Sydsvenska Dagbladet, where oversight of the graphic department was provided. Educational credentials include courses in data journalism and statistics, with a foundational degree in information communication.