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Per Axbom is the Swedish communication theorist and digital designer born in Liberia. His international upbringing, early 80s interest in computing and passion for responsible innovation has fostered a deep concern for human rights in the digital space.

Starting out in the mid-90s, Per has been an early internet adopter, blogger, podcaster and teacher of web trends. He started advocating for online accessibility and a compassionate mindset in service design more than 20 years ago. And by way of his deep curiosity Per has developed a unique and powerful skillset of using digital tools to facilitate creative work and communication.

As an educator, speaker and consultant on the many aspects of digital ethics and design strategy, he finds joy in helping organisations tame the moody powers of digital. Per wants you to discover and master new and fun ways of working with tech for improved wellbeing and personal growth.

"It's not progress just because you are moving fast. It’s only progress when you are moving in a direction that helps people be closer to where they want.

It also doesn’t have to be fast.

In fact, moving slowly makes it easier to listen to more people and take care nobody’s unwillingly left behind. And it helps us notice when our needs change. Giving us a moment to smile.

To recognize what it means to be human."
– Per Axbom

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Often requested by conferences.

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Photographer: Simon Axbom