MEET THE TEAM
We’re a small team with big love for paper, design, and meaningful pauses.
Every product, photo, and idea is crafted by us — with care, creativity, and a shared belief in slowing down to enjoy the small moments.
Get to know the team behind Kartotek Copenhagen
JULIE
Founder & Creative Director
Meet Julie, the founder and creative heart behind Kartotek Copenhagen. She started the brand in 2016 to bring her love for stationery and thoughtful design to life.
As our creative director, Julie dreams up all the beautiful products you see - each one infused with her passion for paper goods and her background as a psychologist. She’s deeply curious about what helps people thrive and constantly explores the balance between our digital and analogue lives.
During the weekdays, you’ll find Julie developing new collections, brainstorming ideas, and guiding our team with her calm creativity.
Favourite pen at the moment:
Graph Gear 5000 mechanical pencil
Best way to start the day:
A cup of tea and writing a plan for the day.
MICHELLE
Brand & E-commerce Manager
Meet Michelle, the face shaping how Kartotek Copenhagen looks and feels across our universe.
She joined the team in 2018 as an intern and, after graduating from KEA in Communication Design & Media, naturally grew into a role where creativity meets strategy.
On any given day, you’ll find Michelle fine-tuning the webshop experience, planning campaigns, overseeing visual direction, and making sure everything from emails to product launches feels cohesive, thoughtful, and true to the Kartotek spirit - always with an eye for the small details that make a big difference.
Favourite pen at the moment:
The Days Mechanical Pencil
Best way to start the day:
A cup of coffee! Caffeine first, creativity second.
MARIA
Content Creator & Multitasker
Meet Maria, our content creator and multitasking wonder at Kartotek Copenhagen!
Maria first joined as an intern during her Concept Development studies and quickly became an essential part of the team. Today, she keeps our webshop up to date with new products, creates inspiring content for our digital platforms, and makes sure every order is packed with care.
You might also meet her in our Copenhagen shop, always ready with a smile and helpful advice for finding your next favourite stationery piece.
Favourite pen at the moment:
Erasable Gel Pen Hippo
Best way to start the day:
A walk with her dog Otto, followed by a big cup of coffee.
JENNA
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Meet Jenna, our graphic designer and greeting card illustrator.
Jenna joined Kartotek Copenhagen in 2016 and has helped Julie bring many notebooks, calendars, and greeting cards to life over the years. Her favorite thing to work on is the greeting cards: the painting process allows her to be creative in a tactile and fun way.
Jenna also works full-time for a major book publisher, where she designs and art directs non-fiction books, journals, and card decks. She is proud to be a print designer and believes that books and stationery are important for our imagination, creativity, and overall wellbeing.
Favourite pen at the moment:
The Days Ballpoint Pen
Best way to start the day:
Homemade pancakes and coffee with her husband.
ANNA
Multitasker & Shop Assistant
Meet Anna, our new multitasker 👋🏼.
She keeps our B2C and B2B orders running smoothly, while welcoming and helping customers in our store with a friendly smile. From stocking new arrivals and tidying up the shop, to designing fresh A-board signs and updating our window displays, Anna does it all.
Having just moved here to Copenhagen, she also shares her energy in the Danefæ store. When she’s not making our shop shine, she’s dreaming of studying law next year.
Favourite pen at the moment:
The Artline Fineliner with a 0.2 tip
Best way to start the day:
A little 60s music, a fresh smoothie, and morning sun - if I'm lucky enough ;)
FREDERIK
Weekend Shop Assistant
Meet Frederik, the friendly face you’ll find in our shop on Saturdays. He welcomes you with a smile and is always ready to help you find the perfect notebook, pen, or little paper treasure to bring home.
During the week, Frederik studies architecture, and as a student job he takes care of our shop on Saturdays. His calm presence and helpful nature help create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, whether you’re browsing for inspiration or know exactly what you’re looking for.
Favourite pen at the moment:
The Marvy Uchida Fineliner with a 0.1 tip
Best way to start the day:
With some great music! It gives him some good energy.
TO US, CREATIVITY IS ALL ABOUT...
There is nothing better than opening af box full of quality tools for setting creativity free. To us, creativity is all about:
- Losing sense of time and space
- Small moments of focus and calm
- A space for imagination and free play
Together, we dream, design, photograph, and share — always with a cup of something warm by our side and a notebook within reach.
We might be small in number, but our hearts (and desks!) are full of ideas.
Every product we create begins here — with conversations, sketches, and shared passion for meaningful design.
Thank you for being part of our story and for letting our stationery be part of yours.