Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development

Education facts

Code: 2KN018

**What food and meals will be needed for a sustainable society?** By using product development, sensory analysis, and creative methods, students in this course will develop conceptual proposals for products and experiences related to food and meals. The focus is on sustainability from both local and global perspectives. The course is aimed at students from diverse backgrounds who have an interest in food. It combines analytical and creative approaches, with lectures interwoven with workshops, practical implementations, and visualizations. During the course, a product is developed collaboratively, often in partnership with a company or organization. The goal is to strengthen students’ abilities in teamwork, sensory evaluation, and product development.

Entry requirements

90 ECTS in one subject including at least 15 ECTS thesis. English for basic eligibility for higher education.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %