Art Jørstad Olson
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About Me
Hello! I'm Art Olson — a studio artist, designer, and full-stack (LAMP/MERN) web developer with a deep background in interaction design, public art, and teaching artistry. My work bridges creative practice and technology, with a strong focus on service design research, experience design, and rapid web-based prototyping.
I take a civic- and socially minded approach to mapping user and client goals, exploring human factors, motivations, and seamful behaviors that shape how people interact with systems. My interests span UI/UX, branding, photography, and data-driven design.
As a developer, I work across front- and back-end technologies: Node.js, Express, SQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and MongoDB, with design proficiency in Figma. I also experiment with machine learning workflows using Colab and apply anomaly-detection concepts to interactive or smart-technology contexts.
I'm currently seeking opportunities in project development or academic research—especially roles that combine design, technology, and human-centered inquiry.
Projects
Artomic Adirondack Chairs
Artomic stoler produces handmade Adirondack chairs as a registered enkeltpersonforetak, producing each piece locally and to order. The workshop has supported apprentice-style training, with a part-time helper contributing to builds that have shipped across Norway. The project focuses on sustainable product design, offering chairs in either natural, responsibly sourced pine or modern treated lumber, giving customers durable and environmentally conscious options.
Artomic (PWA) prototype
I developed the Artomic Røntgen machine-panel PWA, translating earlier exploratory prototypes into a functional dashboard for radiographic imaging. The app features a tablet-optimized interface with task bars and navigation elements, designed for energy efficiency and accessibility. I implemented parallel prototypes: a LAMP-based version with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, and a Node.js/Express version supporting service workers, push notifications, and worker threads for non-blocking background processing. These prototypes support research into functionality, usability, and web technology best practices while providing a flexible setup for iterative development and testing.
Innsjø Sustainable bento
Mjøsa is Norways largest innland freshwater lake and is the drinking water source to five municipalities. The lake and it's source tributaries provide the basis for fish, wildlife and agriculture in the region. Innsjø is a cusine concept designed to demonstrate the taste and value of sustainable organic and locally sourced foods. The food is inspired by sustainable practices supports an ideal of toxin-free dishes on the plate. The superior quality of organic gourmet food is experienced and savored in terms of both nutrition and taste.
Deep Learning
I explored generative methods in deep learning through a project investigating DiffAE–Diffusion Autoencoders for adjusting head poses in single images, evaluating their performance against VAEs and related generative models. The work examined how latent-space manipulations affect facial features, pose orientation, and geometric consistency, with the goal of understanding whether variational head-pose generation can support reliable regression training. The following year, I served as a teaching assistant for an introductory Machine Learning course for third-year data science students, supporting a project-driven curriculum covering supervised and unsupervised learning, light reinforcement learning, explainability methods, and applied ML development in Python using standard libraries.
Artomic bikes
I’ve restored hundreds of classic city and mountain bikes through Artomic Bikes, a project inspired by the Bike Kitchen. Specializing in refurbishing timeless bikes, I provided services from tune-ups and full overhauls to bike safety presentations at local primary schools, including activities and bike adjustments. While I’ve slowed down this work over the past two years, it’s been a rewarding way to combine mechanical skills, problem-solving, and community engagement.
2001 Citroën Saxo VTS 1.4
The Citroën Saxo VTS 1.4 is a lightweight, nimble hot hatch that balances everyday usability with spirited driving. Powered by a 1.4-liter engine delivering 90 hp, it offers agile handling, precise steering, and fun performance on both rally stages and track days. Its low weight, stiffened suspension, and responsive chassis make it highly maneuverable, while the KAU Topaz Heliodor Metallic finish adds sporty elegance. Now reaching vintage status, the Saxo VTS 1.4 is gaining recognition as a classic, appealing to enthusiasts and collectors alike.
OsloMet
I served as an evaluation panel member for the Bachelor in
IT and Bachelor in Data Engineering programs at OsloMet, assessing
course- and program-level learning outcomes and exploring ways to
enhance educational quality. As part of this work, I created and
presented an interactive web survey using HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript to gather feedback from panel members, making the
evaluation process more engaging and accessible.
GIS
An app concept developed around activity-based learning
engages Primary school students in learning to grow their own
vegetables. The Agile development team is composed of designers,
developers and technology students.
Gallery
Programming and coding skills
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