Alumni

At the annual Design Talks and Degree Show, alumni show up to catch up socially and professionally. Often times they also take the opportunity to recruit new talent. Here Anna-Karin Gray, Design Lead, Global Design at Electrolux in a conversation with Thomas Herrström, Group & Sales Manager at Knightech.

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The alumni Asok Abraham George, Senior Consultant, Exterior Design at Zeekr and Diana Africano Clark, Head of UX & Design at Kivra, sharing their insights and experiences in a panel talk at the 25-years anniversary of UID.

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Alumna Stina Nilimaa Wickström signing "the Wall of Fame" after giving a key note speach at the UID Design Talks and Degree Show 2018.

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At the annual Design Talks and Degree Show, alumni show up to catch up socially and professionally. Often times they also take the opportunity to recruit new talent. Picture shows Emma Korsár, alumna and Interior Designer at Sweco Architects.

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We are always happy to keep in touch with our alumni. 

Once a student at UID, always part of the UID Community.

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At the annual Design Talks and Degree Show, alumni show up to catch up socially and professionally. Often times they also take the opportunity to recruit new talent. Here Anna-Karin Gray, Design Lead, Global Design at Electrolux in a conversation with Thomas Herrström, Group & Sales Manager at Knightech.

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The alumni Asok Abraham George, Senior Consultant, Exterior Design at Zeekr and Diana Africano Clark, Head of UX & Design at Kivra, sharing their insights and experiences in a panel talk at the 25-years anniversary of UID.

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Alumna Stina Nilimaa Wickström signing "the Wall of Fame" after giving a key note speach at the UID Design Talks and Degree Show 2018.

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At the annual Design Talks and Degree Show, alumni show up to catch up socially and professionally. Often times they also take the opportunity to recruit new talent. Picture shows Emma Korsár, alumna and Interior Designer at Sweco Architects.

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We are always happy to keep in touch with our alumni. 

Once a student at UID, always part of the UID Community.

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With more than 1200 UID alumni spread out across the world, our graduates form a unique global network of creators, designers, researchers and innovators. In major cities around the world, hubs of former students arrange events and develop networking opportunities. As a UID graduate you automatically become a member of the global UID alumni community

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Alumni Global Representation

• In Europe: Spotify / H&M / Einride / Urbanears / Kivra / Lego / Bang & Olufsen / Nokia / Laerdal Medical / Porsche / BMW / Puma / Audi / Leica Camera / Airbus/ Agile Robots / Siemens Home Appliances / Google / Logitech / Microsoft Research / Bugatti / Cake / Tele2 / Zettle / Ericsson / Swish / Electrolux / Volvo Cars / Husqvarna Group/  Atlas Copco / Ikea / Lynk & Co / Polestar / Geely Design / Zeekr
• In US & Canada: Google AI / Apple / Microsoft / Ideo / Bose / Shopify
• In Asia: Sony Mobile Communications / Nio / Yamaha / Hyundai / University of Punjab / Nokia / Ultraviolette Automotive / Alibaba Group / Mitsubishi Motors
• In Oceania: Service Nsw / Taska Prosthetics

Alumni Network

By joining our 'Alumni Network' on LinkedIn you will have the chance to continuously influence educational efforts, stay informed and even take part in events, projects and job opportunities. We want to extend the opportunities for collaboration in future projects, courses and other possible scenarios for collaboration. Our hope is that we can help you shape a meaningful career path, and to keep developing!

Join the discussion in the alumni network, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for continued updates.

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Alumni Visit: Jenny Holmsten

Alumna Jenny Holmsten (MFA APD) visits the school to talk about what makes the UID design education stand out.

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Alumni interviews

From Umeå to Polestar

Discover Juan Pablo Bernal's journey from student to influential Polestar designer, shaping automotive design's future.

Ilse's immersive worlds

In 2019, Ilse Pouwels moved to Sweden to study at UID. Now, she creates tech-driven experiences at Tellart in Amsterdam.