Do you want to use design to make a difference in the world? Then this is the right degree for you. The programme combines design creativity with knowledge of sustainability for a profession at the cutting edge of design.

The most important challenge today and in the future concerns sustainability – to create a world that is good for both people and the environment, locally and globally.

During your three years on this design degree, you will work closely with our teaching team to develop your own design specialism. It is up to you whether you make a difference through designing physical objects, processes, experiences or systems. The programme is delivered through a series of projects, and you will work independently as well as engage in group work, and in collaborations with the local and regional community and enterprises.

The Design + Change programme is delivered in English and we welcome students from all over the world. This means that you as a student are part of a group characterised by diversity and are well prepared for an international design career.

Design + Change is located in Växjö, Småland – a region characterised by entrepreneurship, production and craft. Collaborative projects and educational visits will give you unique opportunitiess to forge networks and learn. The study environment in Växjö is personable, safe and creative and you will work in close contact with our practising designers/ lecturers and researchers. The many different subjects offered at Linnaeus University give you the possibility to work across disciplines.

The Bachelor’s programmes in design at Linnaeus University received the grade of "high quality" in the most recent national evaluation of degree programmes within the arts.

Career perspectives

There is an increasing demand for competence in sustainability in society. The ability to collaborate with other disciplines is also becoming more important. This degree programme prepares you for a career within traditional design companies, as well as service design companies, NGOs (non-governmental organisations) human rights organisations and initiatives run by local communities or municipalities. You may also choose to start your own company.