About Me

Hello, I'm Eivind. I'm originally from Norway, the place up north where it snows heaps in winter, we all live in igloos and wrestle polar bears for fun. I'm currently in my final year of the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

After completing three years in the Media and Communications course at Horten Upper Secondary School in Norway, I pursued a freelance career through my own company, Eivind Borgersen Design Compagnie, working for clients like Accenture, Ventelo, Torpe Møbler and Abbon to name a few.

Hungry for new challenges (and an adventure), I packed my bags in 2008 and left Norway for Australia to pursue a degree. I will be graduating in June 2011.

The last few years my main focus has been on developing my portfolio engaging in a wide variety of projects both inside and outside of University. My love for traditional printmaking methods has gradually grown it's one of my favourite areas to explore on my own time.

Relevant Education

•  2003-2006
• Media and Communication Studies at Horten Upper Secondary School, Norway
   
• Three-year directed study program at Upper Secondary level, giving an introduction into creative and media professions including Journalism for Print, Journalism for TV and Radio, Creative Writing, Photography and Graphic Design. 
• The course gradually specialises as you progress through the years, and my final project in third year was a year long redesign of the schools visual materials and branding, a solution that they are using today.
   

• 2008-2011
• Bachelor of Visual Communication Design at the University of Newcastle, Australi a

A three-year Bachelor degree program addressing the practical and conceptual areas of visual communication across a wide range of media and practices, including New Media, Illustration, Typography, Graphic Design, Photography and Professional Practice.

During my two and a half years I've been awarded a place on the Faculty of Science & IT Commendation List for Outstanding Achievements in 2009.

Professional Experience

2006-Present

Owner and Chief Design Ninja at Eivind Borgersen Design Compagnie (Freelance Projects)

A small one-person venture to manage my freelance projects. Clients include Accenture, Ventelo, Torpe Møbler, Abbon, Rett Kommunikasjon and Rufo Innredning AS.

January 2008-July 2008

Junior Designer/Web Designer at Rett Kommunikasjon, Norway

I worked as a junior graphic designer/web designer for the small creative agency Rett Kommunikasjon in Tønsberg, Norway after finishing my military service. My responsibilities was producing and finishing artwork, some project management and client contact as well co-ordinating the design and programming components of the web projects.

Clients I worked with in this capacity include Chrico Bil AS, City Bil AS and Finanslink. In addition I helped create the logo and visual identity materials for the agency.

July 2010-Present

Web Designer/Developer at LiveCreative, Australia

I currently work part-time as a web designer/developer for a small creative agency in Newcastle, Australia. My responsibilities include planning, wireframing and designing websites for a variety of clients, as well as implementing and launching the back-end systems (mostly based on the WordPress platform).

Clients I work with in this capacity include Embody Arts, Street Sessions Australia as well as a recent re-development of the agency's own website.

Other

March 2010

Volunteer for Look Hear/Look See, Australia

Look Hear is an annual event in Newcastle, Australia aiming to bring in a variety of creative professionals to give talks on their thoughts, processes and inspiration in a small format. I was part of the planning and execution of the event, and the attached Look See exhibition, showcasing work from speakers and selected local artists, designers and students.