Karen Leth

I am a copenhagen-based illustrator, focusing on high-quality handmade visuals. I do graphic recording in cooperation with professional proces-consultants, moderators and educators in a wide variety of contexts, such as strategyprocesses, conferences, workshops, courses, employer-development etc.

I have a background in advertising + a degree from University of Copenhagen in Communication and Paedagogic.
Some of the companies I have worked with:DSB, Q8, Hästens, Danish Industry, Ketner A/S, Carlsberg, Universal, Magasin, Danes Worldwide, Danish center for Conflictresolution, Danish realestate Union, FTF, Beboerprojekt Bispebjerg, Roskilde Katedralskole, Sputnik5 / Insero, Greve Kommune, Rigshospitalet, Ryslinge Højskole, Finansforbundet, DUF, Lead Agency, KPMG...

Also I have done:

• Storyboarding at the Danish Film Institute• Hand-colouring animated film at A-film• Multimedia-design at Grey Interactive• Magazine layout, posters, postcards, flyers, painting, sculpture, murals, cartoons, logos, animated films..Because I have been:• Student at Space Invaders multimedia-school• Artist in residence at San Fransisco-based www.futurefarmers.com• Art director at Grey Copenhagen• Student at Danish School of Media and Journalism• Nominated at Creative Circle Awards• Founding www.mormor.nu• Marketingconsultant at DSB (Danish Railroads)• New Media communication Executive at Danes WorldwideMy strength is, that I have a three-sided communication background:
 1. Art direction (narrowing down what is the key message and conveying it as a clear visual to a defined targetgroup)2. Academic degree: Understanding context and viewing large amounts of data from different angles.3. "Other side of the desk" -understanding from working inside a major organization as a marketing consultant, buying and controlling 6-digits worth of campain-material from advertizing- and production agencies, and as a new media communication executive in a complex organisation with a very differentiated target-group.I therefore approach the art of communication from several angles.How I work:
 I aim to use humour and creativity in all my work, as I believe that these are vital parts in a good, effective and productive proces, leading to the best results. Read more about this subject here. I take pride in delivering a professional product of high quality - every time.I am willing to travel, and I speak Danish, English, French, Spanish, some German and Swedish - but recording and facilitation I only do in English or Danish.I believe that proper preparation is half the job - I  therefore prefer having a good and thorough dialogue prior to the event. I bring material for my own use, and we decide on templates for the process in advance.                                                     You can contact me for a meeting at:
 karenleth@gmail.com