D2: Designstudio
15 credits, course, bachelor's level, D0060A
This course will develop your competencies in design, aesthetics, semiotics, and form-giving. You will build on knowledge of basic design and take the next step to create human-centered, usable, and desirable designs.
The course is based on individual work in studio-format and aims to impart fundamental knowledge and decision-making skills in design applicable to a wide range of outputs, including products, user interfaces, web pages, and more. A significant focus is on the effective communication of design concepts. It encompasses studies in design theories, design history, color and form theories, semiotics, aesthetics, model building, rapid prototyping, and presentation skills.
Throughout the duration of the course, you will engage in various assignments and exercises designed to solidify the understanding of the theoretical concepts. You will learn how colors can influence perception and mood, delve into the principles of form to understand how different shapes can convey different messages, and explore the basics of semiotics to see how symbols and signs communicate in design. Practical components of the course include hands-on sketching to enhance visualization skills, model building to understand the physical dimensions and constraints of design, and rapid prototyping to learn how to quickly bring ideas to a tangible form for user testing and feedback.
A key aspect of the course is the individual design projects, which requires for you to apply the theories and skills you’ve learned to create comprehensive design solutions. These projects will go through stages of ideation, sketching, prototyping, testing, and final presentation, with an emphasis on aesthetics and semiotics to ensure the design functions well, as well as communicates the intended functionality, and is desirable for long-term sustainability.
The course is structured to foster both critical and creative thinking skills in design, encouraging you to become a proficient designer and develop your unique creative design language and voice. By the end of the course, you should be able to create thoughtful and empathic design solutions that are well-constructed, aesthetically pleasing, and semiotically powerful.
For Programme students
LTU-10240
Open for application!
Apply to D2: Designstudio
Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026
Period:Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-10240
Last day for application:2026-04-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed the following course with at least the grade Pass: D1: Introduction to Industrial Design Engineering (D0057A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Mandatory course in the following programmes:
Application for Freestanding course (En)
LTU-10240
Open for application!
Apply to D2: Designstudio
Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026
Period:Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-10240
Last day for application:2026-04-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed the following course with at least the grade Pass: D1: Introduction to Industrial Design Engineering (D0057A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Only a few freestanding places are available. This course is part of a programme.
Application for Exchange students at LTU
LTU-10240
Open for application!
Apply to D2: Designstudio
Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026
Period:Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-10240
Last day for application:2026-04-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed the following course with at least the grade Pass: D1: Introduction to Industrial Design Engineering (D0057A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.
15 credits, course, bachelor's level, D0060A
This course will develop your competencies in design, aesthetics, semiotics, and form-giving. You will build on knowledge of basic design and take the next step to create human-centered, usable, and desirable designs.
The course is based on individual work in studio-format and aims to impart fundamental knowledge and decision-making skills in design applicable to a wide range of outputs, including products, user interfaces, web pages, and more. A significant focus is on the effective communication of design concepts. It encompasses studies in design theories, design history, color and form theories, semiotics, aesthetics, model building, rapid prototyping, and presentation skills.
Throughout the duration of the course, you will engage in various assignments and exercises designed to solidify the understanding of the theoretical concepts. You will learn how colors can influence perception and mood, delve into the principles of form to understand how different shapes can convey different messages, and explore the basics of semiotics to see how symbols and signs communicate in design. Practical components of the course include hands-on sketching to enhance visualization skills, model building to understand the physical dimensions and constraints of design, and rapid prototyping to learn how to quickly bring ideas to a tangible form for user testing and feedback.
A key aspect of the course is the individual design projects, which requires for you to apply the theories and skills you’ve learned to create comprehensive design solutions. These projects will go through stages of ideation, sketching, prototyping, testing, and final presentation, with an emphasis on aesthetics and semiotics to ensure the design functions well, as well as communicates the intended functionality, and is desirable for long-term sustainability.
The course is structured to foster both critical and creative thinking skills in design, encouraging you to become a proficient designer and develop your unique creative design language and voice. By the end of the course, you should be able to create thoughtful and empathic design solutions that are well-constructed, aesthetically pleasing, and semiotically powerful.
For Programme students
LTU-10240
Open for application!
Apply to D2: Designstudio
Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026
Period:Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-10240
Last day for application:2026-04-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed the following course with at least the grade Pass: D1: Introduction to Industrial Design Engineering (D0057A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Mandatory course in the following programmes:
Application for Freestanding course (En)
LTU-10240
Open for application!
Apply to D2: Designstudio
Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026
Period:Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-10240
Last day for application:2026-04-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed the following course with at least the grade Pass: D1: Introduction to Industrial Design Engineering (D0057A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Only a few freestanding places are available. This course is part of a programme.
Application for Exchange students at LTU
LTU-10240
Open for application!
Apply to D2: Designstudio
Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026
Period:Period 1 - 2, v. 36 2026 - v. 2 2027, no module
Location:Luleå
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-10240
Last day for application:2026-04-15
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. and completed the following course with at least the grade Pass: D1: Introduction to Industrial Design Engineering (D0057A) 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection:The selection is based on 1-165 credits.
Application information:
Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.
Kontakt
Daniel Öhrling
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