Label

We are Jökulá

[ˈjœːkʏːlau]
Hard to pronounce.
Easy to work with.

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At Jökulá, we love coming to work and designing bold, innovative ideas. However, our primary focus is always on creating an impactful experience through an exceptional user interface.

Days since somebody spilled coffee over the keyboard: 0

Founded in Iceland, 
workin’ worldwide

User-driven

Our UX/UI design process is entirely user-centric, ensuring every decision we make enhances and optimizes the user experience.

Effective

We define clear goals for each project and focus on delivering UX/UI solutions that meet these objectives and achieve measurable results.

Unique

Our UX/UI designs stand out by being unique, clear, and memorable, cutting through the noise to create impactful user experiences.

Results

We set specific project goals and measure success by delivering UX/UI designs that effectively meet those targets and drive results.
Alex Lazaro
Digital Designer
Anton Kærnested
UI Designer
Björgvin Pétur
Creative Director
Carla Mayordomo
Art Director
Diego Arnanz
Digital Designer
Doug Lee
Business Development
Elva Björk
Director of UX
Fanney Anna
Marketing
Julian Ehrenstrasser
Interaction Designer
Magnea Mist
Developer
Salena Kauffman
Creative Director
Sigtryggur A.
Chief Executive Officer
Stefanía Emilsdóttir
Graphic Designer
Sunna Þorsteins.
UX/UI Designer
Digital designer
Metal band drummer

Diego Arnanz

Most hated coworker: the printer

Alex Lazaro
Digital Designer
Digital Designer
Zombie Fan

Alex Lazaro

Anton Kærnested
UI Designer
UI Designer
Snus director
Always in Black

Anton Kærnested

Björgvin Pétur
Creative Director
Creative Director
Office Cowboy

Björgvin Pétur

Carla Mayordomo
Art Director
Art Director
Sarcasm Coach

Carla Mayordomo

Diego Arnanz
Digital Designer
Digital Designer
Sombrero director
Drum Genius

Diego Arnanz

Doug Lee
Business Development
Business Development
The Early Bird
Elva Björk
Director of UX
Director of UX
Recovering perfectionist

Elva Björk

Fanney Anna
Marketing
Marketing
High-Energy
Gaflari
Julian Ehrenstrasser
Interaction Designer
Interaction Designer
Developer
Master of Presentations

Julian Ehrenstrasser

Magnea Mist
Developer
Developer
Workaholic
Salena Kauffman
Creative Director
Creative Director
Cat Lover

Salena Kauffman

Sigtryggur A.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Converse All Star
Stefanía Emilsdóttir
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Illustration Guru

Stefanía Emilsdóttir

Sunna Þorsteins.
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer
Black Cat Energy

Sunna Þorsteins.

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Why work with us?

Don’t just take our word for it

Award

2025 – LogoLounge 15

Five of our logos were awarded and published in LogoLounge Book 15 — putting our work on a global stage.
Client

Nova

For Iceland’s most vibrant telecom brand, we delivered a design system, app, websites, and digital tools that match Nova’s fun and dynamic personality.
Award

2025 – Icelandic Web Awards

🏆 Winner – Content & News Provider of the Year (Viska)
🥈 Runner-up – Corporate Website of the Year (Viska)

Plus six additional nominations across multiple categories — a testament that we consistently rank among the top five projects in Iceland.
Client

Vörður

We supported Vörður’s full digital journey, creating a design system, redesigning their website and inner pages, and building key digital products.
Award

2025 – Web Excellence Awards

🏆 Winner – Tourism (Volcano Express)
🏆 Winner – Real Estate (Reykjastræti)
🏆 Winner – Software Development (Fuglar)
Three international wins recognizing our strength across industries and digital disciplines.
Award

2024 – Icelandic Web Awards

🥈 Runner-up – Marketing Site of the Year (Ekki skúta uppá bak)
🥈 Runner-up – App of the Year (Nova App)

Two more nominations in other categories — every nomination counts, and we celebrate being in the top five.
Client

Arion Banki

Our work with Arion Banki includes a design system, website updates, and digital products that make online banking clear, consistent, and easy.
Award

2024 – Icelandic Advertising Awards (Lúðurinn)

🏆 Winner – Posters & Signage (Sjáumst)
🎯 Nominee – Interactive Media (Sjáumst)

Proving that our creativity crosses from digital into physical spaces.
Award

2023 – Icelandic Web Awards

🏆 Winner – Corporate Website of the Year (Jökulá website)

Four other nominations — reinforcing our role as a top digital studio in Iceland.
Client

Ölgerðin

We redesigned Ölgerðin’s website and inner pages, elevating how this leading importer and manufacturer showcases its products online.
Award

2023 – Awwwards

🎖 Honorable Mention for “Árið okkar by Jökulá,” joining a global community of outstanding web design.
Award

2023 – LogoLounge 14

Another five logos awarded and published in LogoLounge Book 14 — keeping us in the global design spotlight.
Client

Festi

Festi, the parent company of well-known brands like N1, Elko, Krónan, Yrkir, and Bakkinn, came to us for a brand refresh and new digital presence. We updated their brand identity and built a refreshed website—giving their family of brands a modern, unified look and feel, better reflecting their values and vision.
Award

2023 – Icelandic Graphic Design Awards (FÍT)

🥈 Silver Award – Environmental Graphics (Sjáumst)

Recognition of our ability to blend design with physical spaces.
Award

2022 – Icelandic Web Awards

🏆 Winner – Design of the Year (Vörður Digital Assistant)

Plus three nominations that placed our projects among Iceland’s top digital experiences.
Award

2019 – LogoLounge 11

Six logos awarded and published internationally in LogoLounge Book 11.
Partner

Advania

As Advania’s design partner, we helped deliver major websites and large-scale digital solutions for their clients across Northern Europe.
Award

2019 – Awwwards

Three honorable mentions for various projects, highlighting our global reach.
Award

2017 – Icelandic Graphic Design Awards (FÍT)

🥈 Silver Award – Logo (When in Iceland).
Client

University of Iceland

We designed HÍ’s public website and a comprehensive design system to organize the country’s largest online information database.
Award

2016 – HOW Design Logo Awards

🏆 Best of Show (A-Z Logo)
🏆 Reader’s Choice Award (A-Z Logo)

Double wins at one of the most respected global logo competitions.