About Alva Skog
In developing our new website, we deliberately looked for collaborators who are not only strong in their craft, but who also genuinely align with who we are and how we work. For us, everything needs to hold together—in tone, in image, and in conviction. That care is not only reflected in how we continue to develop our own organisation, but also in the people we choose to work with. Even in a seemingly specific choice like an illustrator, we look for a shared perspective: on representation, on plurality, and on the role work can play in making new perspectives visible. In Alva, we found someone in whom that comes together naturally.Alva Skog (they/them) is a Swedish illustrator and cartoonist based in Stockholm. They hold a BA in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins. Their clients include Apple, The Guardian and The New York Times.
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“My name is Alva Skog and I’m a freelance illustrator based in Stockholm, Sweden. I identify as non-binary, and that influences how I see the world and, in turn, how I create my work. Who I represent and how I portray them is an important part of my illustration practice. That was also why I chose to work with DDJ&—our views on equality and representation align closely.
When working with DDJ& on the header, footer and spot illustrations for their website, my aim was to capture clearly who they are, what they do and what they stand for. The work really came to life through the exchange between Sabrina, Bram and myself. I think the final header illustration captures well what DDJ& stands for: their trust in people and their ability to strengthen both clients and candidates.”
