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HANNAH KLEIN | hannah@hkcreated.com | www.hkcreated.com | @hkcreated | +46 707 943 669
Stockholm-based designer driven by curiosity and sustainability, creating work that forges connections between people, materials, and environments. Skilled in prototyping, material research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with projects exhibited in Sweden and internationally. Recipient of awards including the Marianne och Sigvard Bernadotte Artist Foundation Grant for explorative, future-focused design.
Work-
2025 - Ongoing
Service Administrator
Toyota Material Handling
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Coordinate logistics between clients and technicians, ensuring timely service and effective communication.
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Manage high-volume customer interactions with professionalism and efficiency.
2023 - 2025
Vice-Chairperson
Konstfack Student Union Board
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Planned and executed the Konstfack Christmas Market, attracting over 8,000 visitors annually.
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Collaborated with the vice-chancellor to improve student life and policies.
2021 - 2025
Student Representative
Konstfack
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Served on the Board of Governors, Vice-Chancellor’s Advisory Council, and multiple admissions and recruitment panels.
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Advised on teacher recruitment for prototyping and woodworking, ensuring program excellence.
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Represented student perspectives at the highest decision-making levels.
2023 - 2024
Sales Associate
Granit & Green Laces
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Promoted to summer store manager at Granit; implemented practical solutions for customer transport of purchases.
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Maintained storefront presentation, managed orders, and provided sustainability-focused product knowledge.
2023 (4 weeks)
Internship
TAF studio
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Created physical and digital mockups, conducted color palette research for product development.
2020 - Ongoing
Independent Creator
Hkcreated
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Execute self-initiated art and design projects across multiple mediums.
2015 - 2018
Youth Group Leader / Activity Organizer
Fryshuset Stockholm
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Organized inclusive activities for youth from diverse backgrounds, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
2014 - 2016
Production Manager
Brooklyn Candle Studio
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Produced hand-poured soy candles in small and large batches, including special orders for major clients such as Urban Outfitters in New York City.
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Managed sales at the Brooklyn Flea Market in Industry City, Brooklyn.
Education-
MFA, Design Ecologies, Konstfack, Stockholm
2024 - 2025
BFA, Industrial Design, Konstfack, Stockholm
2021 - 2024
Studio member, Makerspace NYC, New York City
2020 - 2021
Metalworking I & II, Pratt Institute, New York City
2017 & 2019
Sociology and Gender (A), Mid Sweden University, Östersund
2016 - 2017
Key skills-
Industrial & Product Design (prototyping, mockups, material research)
Project Management & Event Coordination
Teaching, Mentoring & Student Advocacy
Customer Relations & Stakeholder Communication
Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Physical & Digital 3D Modelling
Fluent in English & Swedish
Awards-
2025 / Marianne och Sigvard Bernadottes Konstnärsfonds Stipendium / Stockholm
2024 / JL Eklunds Hantverksstiftelse / Stockholm
2024 / Konstfack WOW Workshop Wizard / Stockholm
2024 / Konstfack's Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship / Stockholm
2023 / Beata Brummers Stiftelse / Stockholm
2022 / Danielsgårdens Vistelsestipendium / Rättvik
Spårämne, Hjärtasorg, Hemskap / Konstfack x Rättviks Konsthall x Art in Sjurberg / Rättvik / July - August 2025
Livet Designat - Hur design ändrar tanken och förbättrar livet / Nationalmuseum Jamtli / Östersund / April 2025 - November 2026
Future Legacies / Center Rog / Ljubljana, Slovenia / May - September 2025
Beyond (design) Frontiers / UM Gallery / Prague, Czechia / December 2024 - February 2025
Konstfack Spring Exhibition / Konstfack / Stockholm / May 2024
Head Hi Lamp Show / Head Hi / Brooklyn, USA / March - April 2023