In finding a way towards an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable future, industrial designers play an important role. Several aspects of design for sustainability are integrated into the programme; circular design, the UN's global goals, sustainable materials and sustainable production.
During the first year, you will be introduced to design processes and get to learn design methods for making product proposals in a variety of fields, in collaboration with different stakeholders. In the second year, you develop skills in collaboration with students from other courses, companies and organizations. During your third year, you will have the opportunity to define, explore and deep dive into more independent projects. The finale of the Bachelor's programme is the degree project, where you conduct your own independent explorations and set up a framework for the project in collaboration with experienced teachers and supervisors.
Generally, our collaborations range from designing chairs together with pupils of the adapted upper secondary school Kung Saga, to developing solutions for urban commuting and further onto developing proposals for recyclable speakers and headphones with Marshall.
In our greatly appreciated workshops, we use a large variety of tools and techniques for prototyping. We explore ideas, experiment and build prototypes in wood, metal, clay, plastic, fabric, as well as virtual computer models, 3D printing and more. Your own development of sustainable materials are encouraged!
We are committed to creating an inclusive and open learning environment where students and teachers develop together. Different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences enrich our education. Our teachers have a broad expertise and current practice within product development, sustainability issues and research, insights which are complemented by additional perspectives from guest teachers.
Within the program, you have the possibility to do an exchange semester at one of the many design schools in the world that are part of Konstfack's network. You can also apply for participation in MEDes, Master of European Design, a collaboration between seven of Europe's leading design schools.
Welcome to Industrial Design at Konstfack!
Language of instruction
Teaching, tutoring, and examinations are mainly conducted in Swedish.
Credits and form of study
180 credits (3 years), full-time, daytime, on campus.
Degree
Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design, Industrial Design.
After graduation
On completion of the programme you will be able to demonstrate advanced practical and theoretical aspects of the knowledge needed to be able to work artistically, creatively and with awareness of the relevance of industrial design for the society of today and tomorrow.
You can, for instance, work in a design office, design departments or start your own company.
Entry requirements and selection
General entry requirements for higher education.
Selection is made on artistic ground and based on the applicant’s submitted portfolio, written statement and interview.
Language test
The undergraduate programs are conducted in Swedish. For applicants with a foreign upper-secondary school education that lack qualifications in Swedish, a TISUS test is required. TISUS is recognised by all universities in Sweden as a statement of eligibility in the Swedish language. For more information please go to www.su.se/svefler/tisus.
Application and Applicant assignment 2025
Please go to the Swedish version to apply and read the Applicant assignment for 2025