I’m Cliff
UX Designer
Product Manager

Special Needs Teacher

I’m Cliff
UX Designer
Product Manager

Special Needs Teacher

About me

With a background spanning child welfare, special education, and UX design, my work has always centered around understanding human behavior and creating meaningful solutions. With experience in both public and tech sectors, I bridge the gap between research, practice, and digital innovation.

I began my career in child welfare before pursuing a master’s degree in special education. At Statped, I worked as a senior advisor specializing in communication disorders, conducting assessments, providing counseling, and teaching professionals and students. I also developed digital resources to support professionals and families.

Later, I transitioned into UX, combining my expertise in human behavior and technology as a product manager and UX designer in a tech startup focused on autism support. My varied experience allows me to design with empathy, ensuring that technology serves real human needs.

Passion projects

Outside of my main work, I’m dedicated to empowering young people and using creativity as a tool for positive change.

At Urbant Verksted, we combine art and social sustainability to create significant change. Through creative activities, we support young people's personal and professional growth.

At OsloMet, I teach child welfare students how to use streetdance as a method in preventive social work. Together, we explore how movement and engagement can create meaningful learning experiences.

With these projects, I hope to inspire and support the next generation by creating spaces where creativity and empathy lead to positive change.

Experience

Sunstone

Product Manager / UX Designer

November 2021 – today

dRofus

UX Designer (freelance)

May 2024 – June 2024

Statped

Senior Advisor / Speech and Language Therapist

August 2015 – October 2021

Education

Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media

Professional degree, UX Design

2021 - 2022

RBUP

Postgraduate diploma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2018 - 2020

University of Oslo

Master, Special Needs Education

2013 - 2015

OsloMet

Bachelor, Child Welfare

2007 - 2010