About
My name is Jakob Kahlen and I’m a Designer and Creative Director based in Copenhagen, Denmark. I’ve been working with digital design, concept and brand development since 1996. I work at the amazing design agency Hello Monday as Creative Director & Partner and I’m heading up the CPH office in central Copenhagen.
I have a strategic and user-centered approach to my work and I take pride in bridging design and technology in solutions that creates value for both clients and users.
Through the years, I’ve helped major brands and organizations make successful transitions from strategy to execution in the field of digital media.
The list of clients include IKEA, Carlsberg, Flügger, TDC, Politiken, Telia, Telmore, Kappa, The Royal Dansih Theater, The Danish Parliament and Magnum Photos. My relationships with these clients have given me a solid foundation of experience and have even graced me with a couple of honors and awards along the way.
For a full resume, please visit my LinkedIn profile
To view the Hello Monday portfolio visit www.hellomonday.com.
My specialties are…
- Digital Design & Art Direction
- Digital & cross media concept development
- User experience design
- Brand development
- Creative Direction / Creative coaching
Most clients hire me to…
- Make their digital strategy come alive through strong concepts and clear design.
- Give their business a strong visual identity deeply grounded in the understanding of digital media.
- Redesign or revitalize their online presence.
- Plan and facilitate workshops to gather knowledge and inspiration from target groups and other stakeholders.
- Advice, lecture or teach in the fields of digital design, social media & digital storytelling.
Apart from solving commissioned design work I give lectures and am a member of the advisory board at The Danish School of Media and Journalism. I am also a member of the jury at the Creative Circle Award honoring creative solutions in digital media.
I love it when projects are driven by a strong cause and a clear idea.
I love it when my work makes a difference.
