The Department of Industrial Design is located at Campus Sundsvall. The department offers a three-year Bachelor’s program and a two-year International Master’s program in Industrial Design - Design for All.

At the Department of Industrial Design at Mid Sweden University we like to take things one step further. This is why we work on issues that are key for people’s well-being, and investigate what parts are important for our quality of life – our external as well as internal world.

The name Mid Sweden University refers to the university’s location in Sweden – in the middle. This means that, geographically, we are able to reach everyone – and everyone can reach us – under fairly similar conditions within the borders of our country. We would also aim to be at the heart of the world; especially when it comes to issues dealing with design for all. Our Master’s programme, called Design for All, is the only of its kind worldwide, and our work on these issues can be seen in our research as well as in society.

The Department of Industrial Design mainly offers study programmes, and would like to give you exactly the education you expect. We believe it is important to follow and support your development as a student so that you are able to reach your full potential. Our overall educational model is “learning by doing”, where good subject understanding is essential, and knowledge of the design methodology process is crucial for your development into a capable and professional industrial designer.

Our close collaboration with the industry and society lets you test your knowledge in real-life situations. These projects are often important for everyone involved, and for our students they are often a way to get a foot in the door for future commissions.

We have never aspired to be the greatest; however, we have always aimed to be the best. The difference is not what we say but what we do. And we do want to make a difference.

Mikael Marklund
Head of the Department of Industrial Design