Umeå Institute of Design

Group photo during the APD Electrolux project.

Student Work

A modular incubator system for neonatal ICU care, enhancing family-centered support for premature babies / MFA APD

AORA

A modular incubator system for neonatal care, enhancing family-centered support for premature babies / MFA APD

Exploring highly sustainable communities and their demands on a vehicle in 2037 - Marius Cramer / MFA IxD

Nibby

The journey of food, a symphony of connection, co-creation and resilience - Zhehui Wan / MFA TD

Exploring how philosophy might help us navigate emotion-tracking algorithms – Tom van Wijland / MFA IxD

Contemplate T15i

Exploring how philosophy might help us navigate emotion-tracking algorithms – Tom van Wijland / MFA IxD

Bringing intimate and affordable solutions for home insemination - Indalecio Gaytan

Vida

Bringing intimate and affordable solutions for home insemination – Indalecio Gaytan / MFA APD

Can mobility systems function without the need of static infrastructure? - Rohit Dongre / MFA TD

Nomadic pathways

Can mobility systems function without the need of static infrastructure? - Rohit Dongre / MFA TD

Precision farming in the face of climate change

Voyage

Re-engaging users in the process of listening to music – Emile Chuffart / MFA APD

Explore our Master's programmes

Interaction design student in the interaction workshop

MFA Interaction Design

The Master’s programme in Interaction Design deals with the relation between people and IT.

Student working with a project

MFA Transportation Design

The Master's programme in Transportation Design challenges students to innovate all matter of mobility.

MFA Advanced Product Design

The Master's programme in Advanced Product Design explores design through the lens of societal challenges.

Discover Juan Pablo Bernal's inspiring journey from student to influential designer at Polestar, and how his innovative approach is shaping the future of automotive design.

From Umeå to Polestar: The journey of Juan Pablo Bernal

What does it take for a design graduate from Umeå Institute of Design to truly make a mark in the world of car design?

Discover Juan Pablo Bernal's inspiring journey from student to influential designer at Polestar, and how his innovative approach is shaping the future of automotive design.

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Student Work
Student Work

Student Work

Discover designs created by Umeå Institute of Design students

Student Work

Discover designs created by Umeå Institute of Design students

Student spotlight

In a world increasingly dominated by consumerism and a throwaway culture, Stella Sabadi, MFA TD, is challenging the status quo.

Redefining vehicle design for sustainability

In a world increasingly dominated by consumerism and a throwaway culture, Stella Sabadi, MFA TD, is challenging the status quo

Kay van den Aker, MFA IxD, delves into the implications of AI moving into the physical realm

Pioneering Physical AI with ‘Intentional Spaces’

Kay van den Aker, MFA IxD, delves into the implications of AI moving into the physical realm

Associate Professor Brendon Clark and his students during a improv session in the main atrium at Umeå Institute of Design.

The art of improvisation: Reimagining design education

How does one design for the unexpected interactions of everyday life? Associate Professor Brendon Clark is pioneering an unconventional approach, marrying the spontaneity of improv theatre with the meticulous world of design. 

The method has boosted creativity among students through playful enactments of real-life events.

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Life at UID

Facilities

Since its inception in 1989, UID has gained a reputation as a dynamic environment offering exceptional possibilities for creative studies.

Arts Campus

Sitting on the banks of the Ume River, the vibrant Arts Campus is located just a stone's throw away from the Umeå city centre.

Experience Umeå

In Umeå, nature always serves as an inspiration, with a sun that barely sets in the summer and cold snowy winters.

Design research