Jørn Aagaard is an independent graphic designer, photographer and developer based in Oslo, Norway. He holds an MA in visual communication from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and is a co-founder of the artist-run exhibition space Hulias and the skateboard magazine Dank (2011—2014). He treats graphic design as a interdisciplinary method as well as a particular way of thinking, seeing and approaching problems. Advancing design as a conversation, he aims to work with his collaborators in an interactive process that often leads to continued relationships that follow the evolvement of the endeavour.
Collaborators include Node Berlin Oslo, Yokoland, Hulias, The National Museum, Grafill (Norwegian Organisation for Visual Communication), Astrup Fearnley Museum, Dank, Transcultural Arts Production (TrAP), Gyldendal, Ljå Forlag, Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Cappelen Damm, Dugurd, OlssønBarbieri, Flamme Forlag, Arts and Culture Norway, Morgenbladet, Affix, 10/10, Kolon Forlag, Ultima Music Festival, Bokvennen Litterær Avis (BLA) and Vinduet Literary Journal.
The Most Beautiful Norwegian Books 2023 2024
Grafill (Norwegian Organisation for Visual Communication)
Visual identity, art direction, editorial design, photography and exhibition design for the combined 2023 and 2024 edition of The Most Beautiful Norwegian Books. In collaboration with Martin Asbjørnsen.
2024