For Christoffer Traynor-Sørensen, the interest in design and visual communication has always been there. Now, he is building on his experience with a new direction: UX design.
I like that we are constantly working to understand users and their needs. Christoffer Traynor-Sørensen
With a part-time job as a Creative Director and an active family life, Christoffer’s days are busy. Still, as an online student, he finds the studies both rewarding and manageable. He emphasises structure and presence in everything he does, and also highlights the support from his wife as an important part of the balance.
– When I am at work, I am focused there. When I am with my daughter, I am a dad. And when I study, I have a plan for how I use my time.
📷: Christoffer’s own work
From graphic design to user experience
After many years of providing graphic services and working as a freelancer, Christoffer wanted to dive deeper into how design can create value for people. This gave him a new dimension in his work: a combination of aesthetics and functionality. UX Design gives him the opportunity to combine visuals with functional solutions that put the user at the centre.
– Graphic Design is very much about how things look, while UX is about how they actually work for the people who use them.
Hands-on studies
Christoffer describes the start of his studies as both engaging and practical. The assignments feel realistic, and he already sees how the knowledge can be transferred directly to his workday. His experience as a freelancer and now as a Creative Director provides a solid foundation, especially in project management, planning, and client relations.
Looking ahead, one area in particular excites him. Christoffer is eager to learn more about creating solutions, testing them, and seeing how they actually work in practice.
📷: Private
Advice for others considering starting
For those considering taking the leap into a new study programme, Christoffer has a clear message:
– My best advice is to dare to go for it. You don’t need to have all the time in the world, but with good planning and some discipline, it’s absolutely possible.
Related studies
Two-year programme
Graphic Design
The programme offers hands-on training that develops both creative and strategic visual communication skills. Through real-world projects, you'll gain practical experience that equips you for immediate entry into the workplace.
Online
Oslo, Kristiansand
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