Kristin Hærnes Ihlen
About Kristin Hærnes Ihlen
Kristin Hærnes Ihlen is a Senior Designer at K8 Industridesign in Oslo, Norway, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in industrial design and has held various roles in design and user experience throughout her career.
Work at K8 Industridesign
Kristin Hærnes Ihlen has served as a Senior Industrial Designer at K8 Industridesign since 2019. In this role, she has contributed to various design projects, leveraging her expertise in industrial design. Her tenure at K8 Industridesign spans five years, during which she has been involved in developing innovative design solutions in Oslo, Norway.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current position, Kristin worked as an Industrial Design Intern at K8 Industridesign in 2011 for four months. She also gained experience as a Summer Intern in Interaction Design and User Experience at Visma for two months in 2011. Additionally, she held a position as a Graphic Designer at Teknologiporten Ntnu from 2009 to 2011, where she developed her skills in design and visual communication.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Hærnes Ihlen holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering, Product Design from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), which she completed from 2008 to 2014. She also studied Entrepreneurship at NTNU for one year from 2012 to 2013. Furthermore, she attended the University of Buenos Aires for a brief period in 2012, focusing on Product Design, and studied Entrepreneurial Studies at Boston University in 2013.
Early Career and Roles
In her early career, Kristin worked at Peppes Pizza from 2005 to 2008 as a Host and Cook. She also had a brief stint as a Student at NTNU from 2008 to 2014, where she engaged in various academic pursuits. Her diverse work experiences have contributed to her development as a designer and her understanding of user experience.