“When this kind of fire starts, it is very hard to put out.”

I'm a designer with 25 years+ experience, specialised in digital design, and with a passion for holistic experiences.

In my spare time I design posters and record covers (as I write this in October, 2023, I’ve been grateful to design over 90 covers).

I’m experienced in leading creative teams, developing business strategies, concepts and products – as well as UI, UX, identity and packaging design.

I’m currently happy to be working as the product design lead at NRK TV (Norwegian broadcaster).

Some of my commercial clients include NSB, Post- og teletilsynet, Ringnes, Hellstrøm, Eniro, NPRO, Egmont, Powel, Forvaltningshuset, Oslo International Film Festival, Egmont, Film fra Sør, Olavsfestdagene, Crispin Glover Records and Rune Grammofon.

Thanks to Lorenzo Mariani for the drawing of me as the Log Lady / mashup with Joanna Newsom’s “YS” cover (a favourite album of mine), and to Kim Ramberghaug and Jessika Thörnqvist for the lovely photos of the record covers.

Drop me a line: hgjelseth at gmail dot com.