Viknan designs interfaces with a global touch
Latest work from 2021 - 2025
Behind the designer
As a UX/UI designer, I’m passionate about crafting seamless, user-focused digital experiences. I blend aesthetics and functionality from Norway, Hawaii, Eindhoven, and Sydney to bring ideas to life. With expertise in Figma, prototyping, and design systems, I transform concepts into visually striking, meaningful solutions.
When I’m not designing, I’m chasing life’s adventures. Whether it’s skateboarding, busting moves on the dance floor, or exploring new places. I’m always looking for that next thrill.
Design tools
Experience
Monitoring Operator
June 2025 - Present
Monitor and maintain Stingray’s intelligent aquaculture technology, ensuring optimal system performance and fish welfare through real-time data analysis and customer support. Collaborate across teams to identify and resolve technical issues in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.
Real-time system monitoring and troubleshooting
Technical support and customer communication
Cross-team collaboration and process improvement
Tram Operator
January 2025 - Present
Operate and monitor tram systems across Oslo, ensuring punctuality and safety in a high-demand public environment.
Operational precision
Calm decision-making under pressure
Schedule adherence
UX Designer
February 2024 - Present
Built a public-facing website in Google Sites to improve user accessibility, brand visibility, and information clarity beyond LinkedIn.
User-first content structure
Visual hierarchy and UI consistency
Independent end-to-end delivery
Brand Ambassador
2022 - 2024
Represented major Norwegian brands through live campaigns and partner activations, boosting reach and engagement.
Strategic communication
Initiative in dynamic settings
Public interaction excellence
IT Support Consultant
2021 - 2024
Delivered critical on-site tech support during Norway’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout, stabilizing systems for medical staff.
Troubleshooting under pressure
Cross-team coordination
Service reliability
PR Coordinator
2015 - 2017
Directed a fundraising campaign that exceeded targets through sponsor outreach, content creation, and public events.
Campaign strategy
Empathy-driven storytelling
Results-focused outreach
Promotion Team Lead
2015 - 2017
Led street-level activations during Foodora's Oslo launch, coordinating outreach teams and building early brand awareness.
Team leadership
Direct-to-user promotion
Problem-solving on the ground
Education
Interaction Design
Bachelor
Exchange
Interaction Design
1 Semester
Computer Science
1 Semester
Certificates
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Welcome to Boligblikk
Transforming real estate, designed for smarter living
| Role: | Location: | Duration: |
|---|---|---|
| UX Designer | Oslo | 20 Weeks |
Product Overview
BoligBlikk makes real estate simple. Designed to help users buy, sell, and invest effortlessly, it streamlines complex market data into a clear, accessible experience. Built at OsloMet, the platform tackles the hassle of open houses and information overload, giving users everything they need in one place.
| Responsibility: | Tools: |
|---|---|
| UX Design | Discord |
| Design Process | Figma |
| Logo Design | Vercel |
| User Flow | Visual Studio Code |
Problem Statement
Finding the right property is overwhelming. Users struggle to attend open houses due to busy schedules, while scattered market data makes it hard to find relevant listings. BoligBlikk streamlines real estate transactions by offering a centralized, user-friendly platform.
Goals
BoligBlikk simplifies real estate by making property searches faster and more intuitive. By structuring complex data into a clear, accessible format, we help users make informed decisions with less effort. We aim to create a seamless experience for buying, selling, and investing in properties.
Design Process
| Phase: | Process: |
|---|---|
| Define | Identified key challenges in real estate navigation. |
| Understand | Analyzed user needs and market pain points. |
| Research | Conducted competitor analysis and user interviews. |
| Wireframing | Created low-fidelity wireframes to map user flows. |
| User Testing | Gathered feedback to refine usability and experience. |
| Prototyping | Developed mid-to-high fidelity prototypes based on insights. |
| Iteration | Improved design based on testing results and feedback. |
Design Timeline
| Month: | Focus Area: | Process: |
|---|---|---|
| August | Research & Planning | Defined scope, identified challenges, and set project goals. |
| September | User Research & Ideation | Conducted user interviews, analyzed insights, and brainstormed solutions. |
| October | Prototyping & Design | Created wireframes, developed mid-fidelity prototypes, and mapped user flows. |
| November | User Testing & Refinement | Tested usability, gathered feedback, and iterated on design improvements. |
| December | Presentation & Delivery | Finalized high-fidelity design, prepared documentation, and delivered the project. |
Target Audience
Our platform is designed for first-time homebuyers seeking a seamless, user-friendly experience. We focus on individuals at key stages in their journey into the real estate market, including:
Young Professionals:
Career-driven individuals balancing the search for their first home with financial planning and work-life goals.Students:
Individuals in transition, looking for affordable housing or moving from rentals to ownership.Newly Married Couples:
Couples are navigating their first home purchase together, seeking a space that aligns with their new life stage and joint needs.
User Reseach
We analyzed DNB Eiendom, FINN.no, and PrivatMegleren to uncover key challenges first-time homebuyers face. The main pain points include:
Information Overload
An overwhelming number of listings make decision-making difficult.Time Constraints
Busy schedules limit the ability to attend open houses and compare properties efficiently.Fragmented Data
Essential details like financing options and market trends are scattered across multiple platforms.
How Boligblikk
solves this
We built a seamless, user-first platform that simplifies the homebuying experience:
Smart Property Search
Intuitive filtering and personalized recommendations make finding the right home easier.Integrated Scheduling & Virtual Viewings
Helps users save time and explore properties flexibly.All-in-One Platform
Consolidates listings, financing tools, and market insights in one place for a streamlined experience.
Empathy Map
| Says | Thinks | Does | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|
| It’s tough to find the right home. | Tracking the market is overwhelming. | Spends hours browsing listings. | Stressed about too many listings. |
| Competition is intense. | Finding time for viewings is difficult. | Attends multiple property viewings. | Pressured to act fast. |
| Interest rates keep rising. | Too much scattered data. | Tries to stay updated on market trends. | Uncertain about financing options. |
| Finally found a place! | House hunting is almost fully digital. | Waits for the perfect opportunity. | Excited to find a dream home. |
Pain Points
Information Overload
Too many listings make it hard to filter and decide.Time Constraints
Busy schedules make attending open houses and comparing properties challenging.Scattered Resources
Key details like financing, market trends, and insights are spread across multiple platforms, creating a fragmented experience.
User Persona
🖥 Edvin Akselsen
📍 Oslo, Norway
🎨 UX Designer
🏡 First-Time HomebuyerAbout Edvin
Edvin is a detail-oriented UX designer looking to purchase his first home. With a busy schedule, he values efficiency and seamless digital experiences that simplify complex decision-making. He seeks a modern, well-located apartment that aligns with his long-term goals.
Challenges
Overwhelming property options make decision-making difficult.
Lack of transparency in listings and financing.
Time constraints limit his ability to attend open houses.
Goals
Find a practical, long-term home close to Oslo sentrum.
Secure a newly built apartment with two bedrooms.
Make a well-informed decision using a user-friendly platform.
User Flow
This user flow outlines the streamlined journey from the Welcome Screen to the Dashboard, focusing on intuitive navigation between property listings, tips, and user profile. The flow prioritizes simplicity and quick access to key features like My Listings, Settings, and Log Out, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Start↓Welcome Screen↓Login | Register ↓Tips↓Get Started↓Dashboard
<-> Tips<-> Main Page<-> Profile
Low-Fi Wireframes
Reviews
Hi-Fi Wireframes
© Viknan 2025. All rights reserved.
Welcome to Home Life
A Dutch app concept, designed for saving energy
| Role: | Location: | Duration: |
|---|---|---|
| UX Designer | Eindhoven | 4 Weeks |
| Responsibility: | Tools: |
|---|---|
| UX Design | Figma |
| Design Process | Miro |
Product Overview
Home Life is an innovative energy-saving app that integrates social media features with practical energy management to promote sustainable living. Developed during my Industrial Design studies at Eindhoven University of Technology, it addresses the potential for urban households to reduce energy consumption by optimizing natural sunlight.
Problem Statement
Despite ample natural light availability, many urban households waste energy due to inefficient lighting practices. According to Philips Lighting, this inefficiency contributes significantly to global energy consumption, increasing costs, and environmental impact (Philips Lighting, 2023).
Goals
Addressing these inefficiencies with innovative solutions is key. For example, Home Life is an energy-saving app. It is designed to optimize natural light usage. This can lead to reduced energy bills. It also promotes a more sustainable lifestyle for urban dwellers.
Design Process
| Understand: | Define: | Ideate: | Design: | Test: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| User Research | User Personas | User Flow | Wireframe | Feedback |
| User Interview | Empathy Map | Information Architecture | Hi-Fi Designs | Reflection |
| Complete Analysis | User Journey | Prototype |
Design Timeline
| Week 1: | Week 2: | Week 3: | Week 4: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understand | Ideate | Design | Testing |
| Define | Prioritize | Prototype | Review |
Target Audience
Targeting students aged 18-30 for the Home Life app makes sense. This group is tech-savvy and values sustainability. They seek intuitive solutions to reduce energy bills and align with their eco-conscious lifestyles.
User Research
To inform the development of Home Life, I examined the Philips Hue app for its energy-saving features and IKEA’s smart lighting products, which dim or switch off based on movement. I also conducted a survey among students to estimate their daily energy usage and potential savings, complemented by online interviews with friends in Norway and in-person interviews with students at the design facility in Eindhoven. These methods provided valuable insights into user behaviors and preferences, shaping the design of Home Life.
Competitive Analysis
Home Life stands out by optimizing natural light usage, integrating social media features for communal energy-saving efforts, and providing room-by-room energy tracking and control. It also includes motion sensing for automatic lighting adjustments, offers affordability, and engages users with educational content and gamified energy-saving challenges. These unique features position Home Life as a comprehensive, user-friendly, and cost-effective solution, surpassing competitors like Google Nest, Sense, and EnergyHub.
List of Comparison
| Feature | Google Nest | Sense | Energyhub | Home Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Energy Tracking | Enhanced | Enhanced | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Device-Level Insights | Limited | Enhanced | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Smart Integration | Enhanced | Limited | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Smart Lighting | Limited | Limited | Limited | Enhanced |
| Cost | High | High | Flexible | Affordable |
Quantitative Research
We used quantitative research to understand students' energy-saving behaviors and living preferences. Structured surveys measured their energy awareness, interest in monitoring apps, and opinions on features like automatic lighting and social integration. These insights shaped Home Life to meet their specific needs effectively.
Screeners
How often do you manually adjust your lights during the day to save energy?
How aware are you of your daily energy consumption?
How interested are you in using an app to monitor and reduce your energy consumption?
Would you find it helpful if an app could automatically adjust lighting based on natural light availability?
Do you think having social features (sharing tips, and progress) in an energy-saving app would motivate you to save more energy?
How likely are you to recommend an energy-saving app to your friends or family?
Observation
50% manually adjust their lights to save energy.
64% find automatic lighting adjustment very helpful.
35% are likely to recommend energy-saving apps.
Empathy Map
This empathy map reflects students' thoughts, actions, and emotions about energy-saving behaviors and their openness to technology solutions like energy-saving apps.
| Says | Thinks | Does | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to save on electricity, but I forget to turn off the lights. | Automating lighting based on natural light could save money. | Downloads energy-saving apps but deletes them due to complexity. | Motivated to save money but struggles with consistency. |
| I sometimes adjust lights manually but often forget. | Would an energy-tracking app make a difference? | Occasionally shares energy-saving tips with friends or roommates. | Curious about using technology for energy efficiency. |
| An app that helps manage energy would be really useful. | Reducing energy use helps the environment. | Discusses energy-saving ideas and implements them when convenient. | Feels responsible for reducing their environmental footprint but needs practical solutions. |
Pain Points
Forgetting to Adjust Lights
Students often forget to turn off lights, leading to unnecessary energy waste and higher bills.Complex Energy Apps
Many find existing energy-saving apps too complicated, leading to frustration and low adoption.Inconsistent Energy Habits
Despite interest in saving energy, students struggle with consistency due to busy schedules and other priorities.
User Persona
🎨 Marcus Thompson
📍 Seattle, WA
🎓 Design Student
🛹 Skate EnthusiastAbout Marcus
Marcus is a creative, hands-on design student who is passionate about sustainability. He balances university life with a part-time job at a skate shop and values practical, user-friendly solutions.
Challenges
Struggles with time management between school and work.
Finds design software overwhelming at times.
Feels pressure from a competitive industry.
Goals
Land a design internship in Seattle.
Improve his skateboarding skills and compete locally.
Graduate with honors and build a successful career.
User Flow
Start↓Welcome Screen↓Get Started↓Register↓Dashboard
<-> Available Light Switches<-> Your Home<-> Energy Usage<-> Chat<-> Your Profile
Low-Fi Wireframes
Reviews
Hi-Fi Wireframes
© Viknan 2025. All rights reserved.