Åke Flatholm

I'm a UX designer and developer based in Umeå, Sweden. I enjoy working across the full process of a project, from understanding user needs through research to designing and building solutions, and iterating on them.

What drew me to this line of work is understanding how complex systems can be and how simple they can feel to use. Closing this gap requires taking both sides of the equation into consideration: the users and the implementation.

I have a Master of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Interaction Technology and Design from Umeå University. A programme that treats the human side and the technical side as the same problem.

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Get to know me

Training

My biggest passion. Gym, running, and pretty much anything else. I find it energising rather than draining.

Music

I listen daily and play most days too. Fun fact, I play three instruments, guitar, bass, and piano.

Food

I love eating good food. I like to cook, and lately I've gotten into baking bread.

Education

Master of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Interaction Technology and Design

2021 - 2026

Umeå University