
Roar (b. 1994) is a senior advisor and digital designer with experience in brand strategy, technology, service design and digital design.
Roar works at Smør Studio, where he combines design and technology to develop the most creative solutions. His core expertise lies in bringing strategy and creativity together in great user experiences. His passion is combining new technology with creativity.
Roar holds a Master of Science in Business with a specialisation in finance, design and branding from the University of Agder. He has also studied philosophy and political science.
Awards and honours
Visueltprisen Diploma - Digital design 2025IxDA Award 2025
Red Dot Award - Visual identity 2024
Red Dot Award - Typography 2024
D&AD Shortlist - Visual identity 2024
Employee of the Month - Knowit 2023
Work experience
Smør Studio - Senior Advisor - 2026Knowit Experience Oslo - Strategic Advisor - 2021–2026
Creuna - Strategic Advisor - 2019–2021
Kunstsilo - Communications Advisor - 2019
Backer & Bang - Consultant - 2018–2019
University of Agder Library - Student Librarian - 2016–2019
Education
Master's degree in Business and International Management - University of Agder - 2017–2019Bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing - University of Agder - 2014–2017
Courses and certifications
Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance - 2024Universal design - UUtilsynet - 2023
Kjernemodellen - Kjernekaren - 2023
Creative coding essentials - Tim Rodenbröker - 2023
PRINCE2 - PeopleCert - 2020