Hi, I’m

Marcus

, the founder of AIvalance

Let’s Build

Something

Meaningful Valuable Memorable Authentic

Brand Strategy

UX & UI Design

Work flows

Web Design

SaaS Development

AI Creative Direction

Visual Design

about me

Human First. AI-Enabled. Bridging the Digital and Physical Worlds.

Build an identity

that stays with people

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marcus [at] aivalance [dot] com

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I’m Marcus,

Founder of AIvalance and a serial entrepreneur. For more than 15 years, I’ve worked across business, marketing, UX, design and technology, always coming back to the same question: How do you turn a good idea into something people actually notice, understand and trust?

 

Today, I help founders, SaaS teams and premium brands connect strategy, design, technology and AI to build stronger brands, digital experiences and systems for growth. I’m not interested in design for design’s sake or AI for AI’s sake. A beautiful website means little if people don’t understand the business, and more content means little if nobody remembers it. The work has to earn attention, build trust and support a real business goal.

 

At AIValance, I work across:
• Brand strategy and positioning
• UX/UI, websites and digital products
• AI-assisted content and creative systems
• Marketing, workflows and customer journeys
• Premium brand expansion through strategic partnerships

 

My approach is simple: understand the problem first, then design the right system around it. AI helps me research faster, explore more directions, automate repetitive work and improve execution, but judgment, taste, context and final decisions remain human.

 

As AI becomes available to everyone, the advantage won’t come from who can generate the most. It will come from knowing what is worth creating, why it matters and how everything should work together.

That is the lens I bring to every project: clarity over noise, substance over surface, and technology in service of the idea.

 

If you’re building something meaningful and want a stronger brand, product or digital presence, let’s connect.

Current FOUNDED Ventures

AIValance

Founder & Creator

2026: Present

Position
Location
Industry
Website

Commercial Architect
Oslo, Norway (remote)
Hybrid AI commercials
www.aivalance.com

I lead AIvalance as a design-led creative practice focused on premium visuals, websites, niche SaaS, and AI-assisted creative systems for modern brands and business owners.

My work combines visual design, photo with UX thinking, and strategic direction to help brands build stronger digital experiences, clearer positioning, and more commercially effective creative output.

Arclane Partners

Founder & Lead Consultant

2026: Present

Position
Location
Industry
Website

Creative Strategist
Nordic & Poland (Global)

Strategy / Growth Marketing  / Creative

www.comingsoon.com

Arclane Partners helps premium consumer brands expand into new markets, establish strategic retail partnerships and prepare for investment.

Our work spans market readiness, pricing, localisation, competitive positioning and retail development. We also support growth rounds to fund inventory, retail expansion and international growth, connecting brands with relevant partners, retailers and investors.

Our role is to create a stronger commercial foundation for growth while protecting each brand’s premium identity and long-term value.

UX Odyssey

Founder & UXRGD

2024: Present

Position
Location
Industry
Website

UX Lead Designer
Oslo, Norway (hybrid)
UX, UI & Digital Design
www.theuxodyssey.com

I built The UX Odyssey to explore user-centred design through a more strategic and practical lens, helping founders and teams create clearer, more intuitive digital experiences.

The work focuses on usability, structure, and thoughtful lean product thinking, with an emphasis on making digital & physical products and service  easier to understand, easier to use, and stronger in real-world performance.

Specialties

Visual Identity & Brand Design
Building distinctive brand identities that help businesses stand out, earn trust, and stay memorable.
AI-Powered Creative Systems
Developing smarter creative workflows that help brands produce high-quality content faster and more efficiently.
Conversion-Focused Creative
Crafting strategic visuals and messaging that capture attention, build confidence, and drive results.
UX Design
Creating clear, intuitive digital experiences that improve usability, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
Web Design
Designing high-impact websites that strengthen credibility, support growth, and turn visits into action.
Founder & Startup Support
Helping founders and growing businesses sharpen their brand, improve their digital presence, and make stronger creative decisions.
Market Expansion for Premium Brands
Helping premium brands enter and grow across the Nordics, Europe and the Middle East through local market strategy, partnerships, positioning and go-to-market execution.

Why work with me?

Anyone can make something loud. Very few know how to make it last.

That is where I work differently. I don’t use AI to create fantasy for attention or make the decisions   for me. I use it as an leverage to sharpen ideas, refine visuals and create work that feels real, intentional and worth trusting.

My approach is grounded in:
• Realism over exaggeration
• Clarity over noise
• Restraint over excess

Because a strong brand should do more than impress for a moment. It should feel authentic, build trust and stay remembered.