Anita Steinstad

Anita Steinstad has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Anita began their career as a Graphic Designer at TEAMtalk Media Group plc in 2000 and later worked as a Designer and Concept Developer at Anita Steinstad AD.

Anita then transitioned to the role of Design Manager at Shelter UK, where they were responsible for managing design processes and developing the organization's insights, visual identity, brand management, and campaigns. Anita also led a team of designers and collaborated with creative agencies and other professionals.

Following their tenure at Shelter UK, Anita worked as a Service Designer and Design Strategist at Knowit, where they served a wide range of clients and developed expertise in visual communication, design thinking, service design, and brand strategy.

Anita further expanded their experience as a Creative Director and Kreativ leder at Oktan Orangeriet, where they managed a creative team and facilitated design thinking and service design processes for staff and clients. Anita also worked as a Konseptutvikler (Creative Consultant / Concept Developer) at Oktan Orangeriet.

Anita's passion for design and innovation led their to become a Lead Service Designer for Design-driven Innovation at EGGS Design. In this role, they provided expertise in user studies and experiences to envision innovative future services and products.

Anita also held positions at Netlife Bergen and Stiftelsen Lystgården as a Styremedlem (Board Member) and Board Member at the Foundation Lystgården, respectively.

Currently, Anita is serving as a Strategisk designer at Variant, leveraging their skills and expertise to contribute to the company's strategic design initiatives.

Throughout their career, Anita has been sought after as a guest speaker and has delivered lectures at universities and colleges. Anita is a planet and human-centered designer and strategist who specializes in gathering and transforming user insights to help businesses discover new intelligent directions and processes to cater to their needs.

Anita Steinstad has a diverse education history. Anita attended Bergen Academy of Art and Design (KHiB) and the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in 2015-2016, where they studied Design Thinking: Strategic Design for Innovation. During the same time period, they also participated in a part-time multidisciplinary executive education program at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), completing a master's program in Design Thinking - Strategic Design for Innovation.

Earlier in their education, Anita attended Leeds Beckett University from 1997 to 2000, where they received a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Graphic Arts & Design. Prior to that, they attended the Cleveland College of Art and Design, Middlesbrough in 1996-1997 and obtained a BTEC Foundation degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Interior Design. In 1994, Anita pursued further education at the University of Bergen (UiB) by completing a Grunnfag degree in History of Art and an Examen philosophicum introductory course in philosophy.

Anita's educational journey started at Bergen Katedral skole from 1991 to 1994, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Lastly, the document does not provide details of the institution or time period, but Anita obtained a BA Hons 1st Class certification. No information is available regarding any certifications obtained by Anita at this time.