Stories & Projects

How are theories produced in design research? In his new book, Johan Redström challenges traditional conventions of theory vs practice. 

The self-labelled 'Gender Photographer', Tomas Gunnarsson, visited UID to challenge students' norms and perceptions about gender in design. 

Experienced car designer Anne Asensio, previously at Renault and General Motors, had a clear message to students as she spoke from the stage at UID17. She urged the designers of tomorrow to embrace technology and use it as a positive tool to meet the important social needs of our day.

Many of us have had negative experiences with technology while performing interactions on the go. Activities such as cycling, skiing or driving do not lend themselves to tradiotional multi-tasking. In his PhD thesis, UID's Rouien Zarin explores how to solve these issues in extreme sporting situations.