https://www.umu.se/A RSS feed provided by Umeå Universityen-usTue, 26 May 2026 00:12:52 +0200https://www.umu.se/en/events/uid26--design-talks--degree-show_12172633/UID26 is the annual graduation event at UID, bringing together design talks and a degree exhibition.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p><strong>UID26</strong> is the annual graduation event at <strong>Ume&aring; Institute of Design</strong>, bringing together design talks, a degree exhibition, and a shared celebration of the graduating class of 2026. Over two days, students from UID&rsquo;s graduate and bachelor programmes present their final projects through live on-stage talks, physical models, and refined prototypes.</p><p>This year&rsquo;s student-led theme,&nbsp;<strong>TRACES</strong>, reflects the paths, questions, and responsibilities that shape design practice today. It speaks to what is carried forward through materials, methods, collaboration, and care, and to the traces design leaves on people, society, and the&nbsp;planet.</p><p><strong>UID26 brings together projects from the following programmes</strong></p><p>MFA Interaction Design<br />MFA Advanced Product Design<br />MFA Transportation Design<br />BFA Programme in Industrial Design</p><p><strong>Participation</strong></p><p>UID26 is an invite-only event and welcomes students, alumni, collaborators, industry partners, and members of the wider design community. For those unable to attend on site, the event will be live-streamed, alongside an extensive digital project gallery showcasing this year&rsquo;s graduate work.</p><p><strong>Link to event website</strong>: <a href="/en/umea-institute-of-design/uid26/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UID26 | Design Talks &amp; Degree Show</a></p>Project Studio, Umeå Institute of DesignOtherhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/uid26--design-talks--degree-show_12172633/2026-06-02T13:00:00+02:002026-06-03T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/uid26--grad-show-exhibition_12172639/On June 3, we will open to the public – experience the future as the next generation of designers present their grad projects at the Arts Campus.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200<p>On Wednesday, 3 June, we will open our doors to the public. Visitors will be invited to the Arts Campus by the Ume River to get a glimpse of tomorrow, as the next generation of designers will present their visionary graduation projects.</p><p>Students will showcase their design concepts through physical models, digital visualisations and interactive elements. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the creative young designers behind the projects.</p><p>This year&rsquo;s public exhibition will present a wide range of innovations, from developing more inclusive learning tools for children with reading and writing difficulties, to exploring autonomous systems for the future of mining and enabling small-scale production of sustainable, nature-based packaging.</p><p><strong>UID26 | Degree Exhibition at Ume&aring; Institute of Design</strong></p><p><strong>What?</strong> Public exhibition of degree projects from graduating students<br /><strong>When?</strong> Wednesday, 3 June, 16.00&ndash;19.00<br /><strong>Where?</strong> Ume&aring; Institute of Design, &Ouml;stra Strandgatan 30, Ume&aring;<br /><strong>Who is welcome?</strong> Everyone is welcome</p>Umeå Institute of DesignOtherhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/uid26--grad-show-exhibition_12172639/2026-06-03T16:00:00+02:002026-06-03T19:00:00+02:00