Hi there 👋
I love turning complex ideas into simple, useful experiences with a strong focus on user needs, clear flows, and clean design.
Kristbjörg Ósk Óskarsdóttir | Digital designer with a developer’s mindset
My side Project
Design & Development
Flakkid is a platform I created for Icelanders living abroad to share and find housing, rentals and house swaps.
I built the platform from the ground up, handling the product concept, UX/UI design, frontend and backend development.
Building my own product has given me valuable hands-on experience with everything from shaping the idea and designing the platform to launching and maintaining a live product.
Get to know me 👩💻
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I graduated from the Reykjavik Academy of Development in 2021, where I studied frontend development, design and some backend fundamentals.
I started my career working as a frontend developer, focusing heavily on CSS and visual implementation. Over time I transitioned into digital product design, where I’ve spent the past few years working with UX/UI and product design.
Because of my development background, I design with technical implementation in mind and have a good understanding of which solutions are simple to build and which are more complex.
Recently I’ve also started writing code again alongside my design work, building and maintaining my own products.
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Primarily digital product and software design, often working on projects from early concept to launch.
My work typically includes user flows, wireframing, UI design and building scalable design systems.Recently I’ve also been building my own products, where I combine design, frontend and backend development.
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I enjoy taking ownership of projects and having a clear vision of what needs to be done, while still valuing strong collaboration with developers and product teams.
I thrive in environments where ideas can be shared openly and feedback is encouraged. I’m not afraid to ask questions or challenge decisions if it leads to a better product.
I prefer working iteratively, delivering work early, gathering feedback and continuously improving.
My main design tool is Figma, where I focus on building structured, scalable component systems that make collaboration with developers easier.
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Currently I’m focused on building and maintaining Flakkid, a platform I created for Icelanders living abroad to share and find housing.
Working on my own product allows me to explore everything from product strategy and UX improvements to technical implementation and platform growth.
Alongside that, I’m continuously improving my skills in both product design and development, experimenting with new tools and ways to build better digital products.
Marketing photo my school took of me and two other students. Photo from 2020 Tskoli.is
Designer with a developer’s mindset
Hi, I’m Kristbjörg a digital product designer and developer from Iceland, currently based in Spain.
My background spans both design and development, which allows me to approach digital products from a broader perspective. I enjoy designing clear, thoughtful user experiences while also understanding how things are actually built.
Recently I built Flakkið, a platform for Icelanders abroad to share and find housing, rentals and house swaps. I built the product from the ground up, handling product concept, UX/UI design, frontend and backend development.
Building my own product has given me hands-on experience with everything from shaping the idea to launching and maintaining a live platform.
In my free time I love to travel around and explore hidden gems in Spain, going on hikes or spending the day in the gym.
