Conceptual Product Solutions 15 credits
About the course
The course includes studies in the design of conceptual product solutions. Design opportunities within in a defined problem area are explored by combining existing, new or emerging technologies with the purpose to create new relevant design concepts for a future context. The course is often carried out in collaboration with a predetermined collaboration partner.
1. Research (4.5 credits)
This phase focuses on practical information gathering, structuring and analysis. Most of this will be done in groups. The focus will be to create an understanding of the current situation from which visions of future concepts can be generated. This phase ends with the student defining and presenting a project relevant to the scope of the course.
2. Conceptual project work and visualization (10.5 credits)
This phase includes project work in smaller groups focusing on exploring the possibilities for design and development of new product solutions that conceptually, visual and functionally addresses the problems identified as most relevant. This phase ends with a final presentation and the submission of visual presentation material that communicates the developed concept.
This course is part of a programme
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
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Autumn 2025
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Conceptual Product Solutions
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 October 2025
Ends3 December 2025
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-52240
Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design. Student must also have passed all previous courses on the Master´s Programme in Advanced Product Design at Umeå Institute of Design or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.SelectionIs only given for students at programme DAAPM. Guaranteed place.
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 80,325
Total fee: SEK 80,325
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