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We are different. In a unique Scandinavian setting, we nurture tomorrow's changemakers.
Designing office environments for a new era of the virtual stereoscopic interfaces – Simon Ljungblahd / BFA ID
Can mobility systems function without the need of static infrastructure? - Rohit Dongre / MFA TD
Bringing intimate and affordable solutions for home insemination – Indalecio Gaytan / MFA APD
Making anorexia nerviosa tangible through an interactive installation – Laura Bisbe Armengol / MFA IxD
The journey of food, a symphony of connection, co-creation and resilience - Zhehui Wan / MFA TD
Re-engaging users in the process of listening to music – Emile Chuffart / MFA APD
The Master’s programme in Interaction Design deals with the relation between people and IT.
The Master's programme in Transportation Design challenges students to innovate all matter of mobility.
The Master's programme in Advanced Product Design explores design through the lens of societal challenges.
In a rushed moment, most of us have checked the “I Agree” box on our phones within seconds. But what did we agree to? Was it actually designed for us no to ask that very question?
Through her research, Seda Özçetin, PhD student at Umeå Institute of Design, explores the intricate networks of actors beyond the ticked boxes.
Discover designs created by Umeå Institute of Design students
Discover designs created by Umeå Institute of Design students
UID24 sees a new crop of young designers reveal their innovative design concepts to the world
UID24 sees a new crop of young designers reveal their innovative design concepts to the world
Graduating from MFA APD, Heinrich Zaunschirm's project explores low-cost technologies for accessible and functional prosthetics
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
In 2019, Ilse Pouwels traded her Dutch clogs for Swedish snow boots, as she travelled to study at the IxD Programme in Umeå.
Today, she works at the design studio Tellart in Amsterdam, where she weaves her imagination into pixels and prototypes, crafting tech-driven experiences.
At UID, students build friendships and networks that last a lifetime
At UID, students build friendships and networks that last a lifetime
Since its inception in 1989, UID has gained a reputation as a dynamic environment offering exceptional possibilities for creative studies.
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.
In Umeå, nature always serves as an inspiration, with a sun that barely sets in the summer and cold snowy winters.
Researchers at UID talk about what design research means to them.
At UID, we prepare students to become leading voices in initiating sustainable transformation
At UID, we prepare students to become leading voices in initiating sustainable transformation
