Rebecka Kjellström

About me

I'm 26, based in Stockholm, and what motivates me most is understanding people and their needs. Putting myself in a user's shoes is one of the things I find most genuinely interesting, and it's what draws me to UX: not just the craft of it, but the chance to build solutions that fill real gaps in how society works today. That curiosity also makes me a pretty eager person, someone who'd happily work on everything at once, for better or worse.

Background

I have a Master's degree in Interaction Design from Umeå University. Throughout my studies I've worked in team-based projects, including as project lead. I've applied project methods such as Scrum, and I also have solid experience running a project entirely on my own. That includes planning and allocating my own time within it from start to finish.

I'm at my best doing user research, sketching and shaping ideas into concrete designs, and building out business models. I also enjoy generally acting as the one who keeps ideas flowing in a project. I like approaching problems from different angles and testing my way toward good solutions through user testing and interviews. I've worked with design methods such as Design Thinking and the Double Diamond more times than I can count.

What I care about

Outside of work, I love being creative in pretty much any form it takes: DJing, knitting, sewing, painting, you name it. I also love trying out new recipes and making things from scratch, from sourdough bread to my own skincare.

Family also means a lot to me. I have two younger sisters and a mom and dad I love spending time with, and a partner I love coming home to.

Tools & methods