HELLO

HELLO

Welcome to The Red Thread by Frigga Rytter. The digital diary of my work.

Based in Copenhagen

About

I’m a born-and-raised Copenhagener with Jutland roots… which basically means I talk fast and never say no to a good cuppa tea and biscuits. Always up for a good laugh, a weird idea, and a whole lotta rom-coms.

Many nicknames and one of them “Red” — because of the hair, sure, but it seems to follow me into my work too. I work through the brand with the thread to gather eveything into a delisious little ball.

So welcome to... well, me :)



My career didn't start in a quiet studio; it started on the loud, fast-paced floors of retail. I wasn't just working in sales—I was learning the language of the customer and mastering the art of multitasking. Handling a hectic Saturday rush builds a muscle that never goes away. It’s exactly where I learned that behind every great piece of design, there is a real person looking for a genuine connection.

I moved from representing the brand to building it. As part of the in-house Creative Team at Planet Nusa, I contributed to ongoing brand and campaign work, creating more assets than I can count. My work spanned everything from physical window foils and stickers to outdoor prints and digital content.


Today, I operate as an independent Art Director collaborating on a wide range of projects. Whether it’s building a brand identity, telling a story, shaping a new strategy, launching a social media platform, or designing a full campaign, I'm ready for the adventure.

I’m a born-and-raised Copenhagener with Jutland roots – which basically means I talk fast and never say no to a good cuppa tea and biscuits. Always up for a good laugh, a weird idea, and a whole lotta rom-coms.

Many nicknames and one of them “Red” — because of the hair, sure, but it seems to follow me into my work too. I work through the brand with the thread to gather eveything into a delisious little ball.

So welcome to... well, me :)



My career didn't start in a quiet studio; it started on the loud, fast-paced floors of retail. I wasn't just working in sales, I was learning the language of the customer and mastering the art of multitasking. Handling a hectic Saturday rush builds a muscle that never goes away. It’s exactly where I learned that behind every great piece of design, there is a real person looking for a genuine connection.

I moved from representing the brand to building it. As part of the in-house Creative Team at Planet Nusa, I contributed to ongoing brand and campaign work, creating more assets than I can count. My work spanned everything from physical window foils and stickers to outdoor prints and digital content.


I have worked with a varity of projects as an art director. I operate independently, collaborating on a wide range of exciting projects. Whether it’s building a brand identity, shaping a new strategy, launching a social media platform, or designing a full campaign the list is long, and I’m always expanding it.

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Project mockup

TOOLS


Figma
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator

Kive

Canva
Gemini

Monday
Microsoft 365
Framer
Shopify



SKILLS


Art Direction
Strategy
Creative Consultation
Branding & Visual Identity
Graphic Design
Copywriting
Moodboarding

CV

WORK


2026-

The Red Thread (own freelance firm)



2024 -2026

Planet Nusa

Team Creative



Aug. 2025 - Oct. 2025

SELIGEMIG - Internship

Art Director



Oct. 2023 - Jan. 2024

Planet Nusa - Internship

Graphic design, e-commerce support & e-mail marketing



2020 - 2021

Studio Arhoj

Sales assistant, product knowledge, visual merchandise & production work



2018 - 2019

Foot Locker

Sales assistant, product knowledge & audit



2014 - 2025

Mads Nørgaard Copenhagen

Sales assistant, visual merchandise, product knowledge, audit & shift leader responsibilities




EDUCATION


2026

Den Danske Reklameskole

Diploma degree: Art Direction



2024 - 2026

Business Academy Copenhagen - EK (formerly KEA)

Top Up - Bachelor degree: Design & Business
Specialisation: Creative Branding


2022 - 2024
KEA - Copenhagen School of Design & Technology

Academy profession degree: Design technology
Specialisation: Marketing & Communications Design

REFERENCES

Caroline Abel

Head of Creative at Planet Nusa

Caroline Abel

Head of Creative at Planet Nusa

( WHAT I BELIVE IN )

Creating something for someone that makes others look twice

Creating something
for someonethat makes
others look twice


Good communication is key

Good communication
is key


A hug goes a long way

A hug goes a long way


Romcoms each day of the week

Romcoms each day
of the week


A deal is a deal

A deal is a deal


Cash is free money

Cash is free money


Birthdays. Laughter. Boogies. Music.

Birthdays. Laughter.
Boogies. Music.

PROJECTS ATM

ILLUSTRATION


Commissioned for an upcoming book release, I am currently developing a full series of custom illustrations. The project is set for publication in late 2026.



CAMPAIGN


Art Direction, production and website for the launch of a new rosé brand. My role encompasses moodboarding, talent booking, and on-set photography direction to establish the brand's visual identity. Launching Summer 2026.



CONCEPT


Concept development for a major Danish festival in collaboration with strategic partners. Focusing on creating immersive brand experiences.



ACTIVATION


Brainstorming and idea generation for new brand activation of a large danish corporate firm looking to reinvent themselves in the public view.