Project 1: Vehicle Concept Design

Education facts

Code: 5ID234

The course provides a practical platform to learn and develop the vehicle design process with a main focus in the two-dimensional presentation of ideas. **Module 1: Research and concept formulation (3 credits)** This module includes instruction about information and inspiration gathering, context mapping and reflection leading to argumentation around a vehicle design concept to be explored in the process. The result of this phase is usually a design brief, including an objective description of desirable attributes for a future transportation solution. **Module 2: Technical definition and ideation (4,5 credits)** During this module students learn how to define the basic technical and ergonomic references that will frame and support the creation of a future vehicle. The students also get guidance on both broad and focused idea exploration including analog and digital methods. **Module 3: Project development (6 credits)** This module consists of learning how to effectively implement conceptual ideas into a tangible product proposition supported by 2 and 3-dimensional design tools. **Module 4: Presentation (1,5 credits)** The final part of the course will prepare the students to select relevant information needed to communicate the design process and create visualisation material that effectivelly conveys the artistic vision for a future transportation solution.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design. Student must have passed all previous master courses on the Transportation Design Programme at Umeå Institute of Design or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

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.

• Project 1: Vehicle Concept Design

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 14 October 2026

  End date: 16 December 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %