Alexander Gårdenberg
About Alexander Gårdenberg
Alexander Gårdenberg is the Head of Design and Co-founder of eComID, a position he has held since 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden. He has an extensive background in design, having worked in various roles at notable companies and receiving multiple industry awards.
Current Role at eComID
Alexander Gårdenberg serves as the Head of Design and Co-founder at eComID, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, he plays a crucial role in shaping the design direction and strategy of the company. His leadership in design focuses on enhancing user experience and integrating innovative design solutions within the e-commerce sector.
Professional Experience
Gårdenberg has a diverse professional background in design, having worked at several notable companies. He began his career as a Design Intern at B-Reel in New York from 2010 to 2011. He later returned to B-Reel as an Art Director from 2011 to 2015 and then served as Design Director from 2017 to 2020. His experience also includes roles as Digital Designer & Art Director at Ottoboni and Sr Designer at AKQA. He has previously held a leading design position at Klarna.
Education and Training
Alexander Gårdenberg studied at Hyper Island, where he completed the DM11 program from 2009 to 2011. This education provided him with a strong foundation in design principles and practices, contributing to his subsequent career in various design roles across different industries.
Awards and Nominations
Gårdenberg has received multiple accolades for his work in design. He secured a nomination for the Svenska Designpriset for the Makeup Genius Nordic Launch. Additionally, he has been recognized with several FWA Site of the Day awards for projects such as Spotify: It all starts with a song and Volkswagen: Bug Run. He also received a D&AD Yellow Pencil nomination for the True Blood Dig Deeper: Digital Design project and was awarded the One Show Interactive Silver Pencil for the True Blood Dig Deeper: Branded Games project.
Industry Expertise
With experience in the retail and fashion industry, Gårdenberg has developed a strong understanding of design's impact on consumer engagement. He has collaborated with a team that includes expertise from companies like Instabee, B-Reel, and H&M, enhancing his knowledge of design trends and consumer behavior within these sectors.