Project 2: Strategic Design

Education facts

Code: 5ID228

The course is structured in 2 modules, providing knowledge and practice on brand identity and strategic design.    **Module 1: Research, Brand and Strategy 4,5 credits** During the first three weeks of the course students learn how to analyze an existing brand and practice strategic design and innovation-driven tools that will support the creation of a design brief that is aligned to global sustainable development goals.    **Module 2: Creative Project Work 10,5 credits** In response to the students own design brief, ideation phase begins and creative tools are used to generate a number of possible design proposals that will fulfill the aspired attributes of the vechicle concept. These alternatives are discussed and one is selected for further refinement in the process. Regular tutoring sessions and seminars support the students learning during this section.

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 2: Strategic Design

  Umeå University

  Start date: 25 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %