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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Alumni make up an integral part of the UID community and we are committed to keeping in touch with former students throughout their careers. At UID, students build friendships and networks that last a lifetime.
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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.
Alumni Visit: Jenny Holmsten
Alumna Jenny Holmsten (MFA APD) visits the school to talk about what makes the UID design education stand out.
Alumni interviews
Alumni Interview: Alberto Villarreal
Transportation design alumnus Alberto Villarreal on creativity and staying relevant.
Alumni Interview: Camille Moussette
From Newton to Apple - The story of UID's inaugural PhD graduate who shaped the iPhone.
Stay in touch
UID Alumni Network
If you have a LinkedIn profile and have not yet added Umeå Institute of Design as your school under 'Education', we encourage you to do so. That way you make it easier for other UID alumni and students to find you.
Alumni Newsletter
Seize the opportunity to sign up for the bi-annual 'Alumni Newsletter' and catch up with all things UID.
You'll be able to relive the degree show, get to know new staff members, follow the latest design research developments, explore student projects and much more. Stay tuned to the latest UID news, and get updates from our alumni community.
Previous Alumni Newsletters
Latest update: 2023-08-24