I help you figure out what to build. Then I build it.

Design and software for people with a problem and no plan yet.

See the work

It starts as noise.

Most projects start before anyone agrees what the problem is. There is a deadline, a spreadsheet, three opinions and a feeling that something is off. Nobody is wrong. Nothing has a shape yet.

  1. 01
    Clarify

    You bring the brain dump. I ask until the real problem is on the table.

  2. 02
    Structure

    The problem gets a shape. What matters, what blocks it, what comes first.

  3. 03
    Build

    Design, then software, with AI tools in the loop. You see the result, not the prompt.

Selected work

Brands, products and the thinking that holds them together.

Projects

Client work, through Norda

Showcase

Own and brand work

  • Marks I have drawn

DESIGN SYSTEM

One system. Every screen.

Colour, type and spacing defined once as tokens, mapped to meaning, then built into components. This site runs on the one you are looking at.

--bg#FFFFFF--fg#111418--muted#5F6670--linefg / 14%--accent#D9743A--typeInstrument Sans · 66 / 48 / 18 / 13--space8 · 16 · 24 · 40 · 64 · 112
bgfgmutedlineaccentTOKENSPRIMITIVESSEMANTICCOMPONENTSFIG_02 · tokens → primitives → semantic → components

What I do

  • WebsitesDesigned and built in code, fast, no page builder.See this site
  • SoftwareScreens, flows and the thinking behind them, for tools people use all day.See Landsnet
  • Product and UX designFrom rough problem to tested prototype.See Verkís
  • Design systemsTokens, theming and components that hold up as a product grows.See Ísland.is
  • Brand guidelinesMarks, type and colour with the reasoning written down.See Metris

From people I have worked with

His deep understanding of design systems and expertise in Figma have had a significant impact on our projects. He brings a level of expertise and creativity that has elevated our team’s capabilities.
Orri SvavarCEO, Norda
Gressi isn’t just a magician when it comes to UI/UX design, he’s also our very own guru in design systems. His touch blends technical expertise with playful creativity.
Örn ÓskarCreative director, Norda
It was an absolute pleasure working with Grétar. His positive attitude, reliability and collaborative spirit made every project enjoyable and successful. I would gladly work with him again.
ÞórarinnDeveloper, Norda
Gressi’s knowledge of Figma and his incredible ideas transformed the way we developers worked, boosting our productivity as programmers. But that’s just a bonus: he can design anything, quickly and with great quality!
StefánDeveloper, Norda

Clients and collaborators

Studio Gressi is one person in Aalborg, working with teams across the Nordics.

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