Niels Haraldsted
About Niels Haraldsted
Niels Haraldsted is a UX Designer currently working at Issuu, where he facilitates design within cross-disciplinary teams and drives accessibility initiatives. He holds a Master's degree in Digital Management from Hyper Island and a Bachelor's degree in Communication Design & Media from KEA.
Current Role at Issuu
Niels Haraldsted serves as a UX Designer at Issuu, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he facilitates and drives design within cross-disciplinary teams through workshops. He coordinates with engineers to launch products and features, ensuring a collaborative approach to design and development. Additionally, he focuses on accessibility and contributes to building components and tokens for Issuu's design system. His work involves synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights and solutions, enhancing user experience across the platform.
Previous Experience at Hyper Island
Niels worked at Hyper Island from 2019 to 2020 as part of an Industry Research Project titled 'Understanding Debt.' This role lasted for six months and was based in Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region, Denmark. His experience at Hyper Island contributed to his understanding of design principles and user experience, which he applies in his current role at Issuu.
Educational Background
Niels holds a Master's degree in Digital Management from Hyper Island, which he completed from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, he studied at KEA - Copenhagen School of Design & Technology, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Communication Design & Media from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in design and management, shaping his approach in the UX field.
Teaching Experience
In 2021, Niels served as an External Lecturer in Design Thinking at Talent Garden Innovation School for one month. This role allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise in design methodologies with students, contributing to the development of future designers.
Early Career Roles
Niels began his career with various roles that shaped his skills in design and marketing. He worked as a Marketing/E-Commerce Assistant at Storm Fashion for four months in 2014. Additionally, he served as a Student Project Assistant at Hempel A/S for three months in 2019. These early experiences provided him with practical insights into the intersection of design and business.