Parasto Backman Inc is a Stockholm based graphic design studio that performs assignments
such as visual identities, books, magazines, exhibitions, packaging etc.

Education

BA in Graphic Design and Advertising from Beckmans College of Design, Stockholm (2002–2005)*
Konstskolan i Stockholm (Art School in Stockholm) (2000)
University of Cambridge, First Certificate, London (1998)

Work

Self-employed (2008–)
Henrik Nygren Design, Graphic Designer, Stockholm (May 2006 – November 2008)
Visionaire Magazine, Internship, New York (2006)
Tokion Magazine (Art Director Deanne Cheuk), Internship, New York (2004)
Gulliver, Junior Art Director, Stockholm (2002)
Bates Stockholm, Art Department’s Assistant, Stockholm (1999-2000)

Awards and Scholarships

Golden Egg diploma, Design category (2007)
Svensk Bokkonst (Swedish Book Art) (2007)
Ung 06/07, Svensk Form (2006)
Headmaster’s scholarship, Tom Hedqvist (Beckman’s College of Design) (2005)
Biblis award for the best book cover, 2nd prize (2003)
Affischprojektet (The Poster Project), Swedish Screen Printing Association (2003)

Please contact me for further information