From Chef to Multimedia Designer – My Journey with Outdoor Storytelling and Digital Design

Welcome to my blog! My name is Emil Nielsen, and my path into multimedia design has been anything but traditional. For more than 15 years I worked as a chef in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden – but today I combine my passion for food, outdoor life, and storytelling with digital design.

This post is an introduction to my journey from chef to multimedia designer – and what you can expect from my blog.

My name is Emil Nielsen – sharing my journey from chef to multimedia designer.

My Journey from Chef to Multimedia Designer

Being a chef is not just about cooking recipes – it’s about creating experiences. That mindset has followed me into design. Whether I’m building a website, designing visuals, or creating video content, I use the same approach:

• How do I create the best possible experience?

• How do I make sure all details connect?

• How do I present it in a way that engages people?

My background as a chef taught me to work with experiences, details and storytelling.

Outdoor Storytelling as a Red Thread

Alongside my work as a chef, hunting and outdoor life have always been a lifestyle for me. For many years I have told stories about hunting, nature, and food – through photos, videos, and events.

What makes me unique as a multimedia designer is the ability to combine practical outdoor storytelling with digital solutions that help businesses strengthen their visual identity.

Outdoor life and hunting are a vital part of my lifestyle – and a red thread in my design work.

What You Can Expect from the Blog

This blog post is an introduction to my journey from chef to multimedia designer – and what you can expect here on the blog:

• Portfolio & career insights: my projects within UX, web, and design.

• Outdoor storytelling: how nature and hunting can be used creatively in branding.

• SEO & SoMe: tips and experiences with e-commerce, social media, and content marketing.

I will also share examples from my own projects – and reflect on the things I learn along the way.

I work with web design, UX and e-commerce – always with a focus on usability.

Conclusion & Call to Action

I hope you’ll join me on this journey here on the blog. If you want to see more of my work, feel free to visit my [portfolio page] or contact me directly.