Discover the Future of Mobility at UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show

We are delighted to invite you to the UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show on June 3, where Umeå Institute of Design (UID) will present innovative mobility projects from our graduating students. UID has been the top-ranked institution on the global Red Dot Design Ranking for nine consecutive years, showcasing our excellence in design education.

This year's projects include futuristic transportation designs and mobility solutions that aim to revolutionize how we move.

Tune in to the UID25 | Live Stream on June 3 (times below) to explore these groundbreaking mobility projects. We also provide embargoed information on any project of interest before the event and can arrange interviews with students and industry partners. Below, you will find a selection of projects about to be unveiled at UID25.

We hope you can join us to witness the future of mobility design: https://www.umu.se/en/umea-ins...

June 3 – Student Project Presentations

🕐 13:00–17:00 (CET) in Umeå, Sweden

• 04:00–08:00 (PDT – Los Angeles)
• 07:00–11:00 (EDT – New York)
• 12:00–16:00 (BST – London)
• 13:00–17:00 (CEST – Stockholm, Berlin, Paris)
• 16:30–20:30 (IST – New Delhi)
• 19:00–23:00 (CST – Beijing)
• 20:00–00:00 (JST – Tokyo)
• 21:00–01:00 (AEST – Sydney)

June 4 – Keynotes, Panel Talks & Closing Remarks

🕙 10:00–12:00 (CET), in Umeå Sweden

• 01:00–03:00 (PDT – Los Angeles)
• 04:00–06:00 (EDT – New York)
• 09:00–11:00 (BST – London)
• 10:00–12:00 (CEST – Stockholm, Berlin, Paris)
• 13:30–15:30 (IST – New Delhi)
• 16:00–18:00 (CST – Beijing)
• 17:00–19:00 (JST – Tokyo)
• 18:00–20:00 (AEST – Sydney)

You can also watch the show afterwards using the same link: https://www.umu.se/en/umea-ins...

Or visit the UID25 | Project Gallery for a preview already today: https://www.umu.se/en/umea-ins...

Media Contact - don't hesitate to reach out!
Jens Persson, Communications Officer, Umeå Institute of Design
Email: jens.persson@umu.se
Phone: +46 736 26 35 51 (Swedish working ours)

Sneak Peek: Cutting-edge Mobility Projects from UID Graduates

New rhythms
What if people have to adapt to more nocturnal lifestyles? - Demi Driessen (MFA Transportation Design)

By 2050, Southern Europe will experience extreme heat, making nocturnal living essential. This project explores how interior mobility design can support this lifestyle shift, focusing on emotional presence, circadian rhythms, and sensory engagement during night travel. The result is Hyundai New Rhythms, a compact, three-seater autonomous vehicle designed for nocturnal mobility. It features adaptive lighting, sensorial materials, and ritual-based travel stages, transforming the vehicle into a space for rest, reflection, and renewal, rather than just transportation.

Mobile vendors
How might we revive mobile vendors via future mobility, bringing them prosperity and joy? - Ziqi An (MFA Transportation Design)

Inspired by childhood memories of vibrant mobile vendors in China, Ziqi An aims to revive the culture of mobile vending. The project envisions a 2030 scenario with a new brand and service model centred on modular tools for vendors, fostering self-managed, collaborative communities. The result is VendPlay, a futuristic mobile vending platform with affordable, easy-to-maintain modular tools and community-management technologies. This system promotes vendor collaboration and self-governance, enhancing their livelihoods and social standing while revitalizing urban environments and enriching city life.

Reimagining coastal accessibility
A flexible, sustainable ferry system enhancing coastal access and promoting local travel - Iver Alexey Zaitzow Mikaelsen (MFA Transportation Design)

This project aims to make the Norwegian coastline more accessible by developing an autonomous boat system. Inspired by the author's childhood experiences with boats, the project focuses on creating a service that allows locals to explore the coastline without owning a boat. The result is an autonomous boat that travels from city centers to various coastal destinations, reducing the need for planning and making coastal exploration more inclusive. This system promotes environmental sustainability by using electric energy and aims to reduce the need for large harbors and leisure boat traffic.

HÊVÎ
A resilient first aid truck that brings relief to inaccessible communities during natural disasters - Farah Al Khamissi (MFA Transportation Design)

This project envisions a smart, modular all-terrain vehicle (ATV) designed to deliver first aid supplies to remote, mountainous regions within the critical first 72 hours after a natural disaster. The ATV can transport cargo and up to four passengers, and is equipped with advanced observational technologies and modular cargo spaces. It uses geothermal and solar power to enhance efficiency and reach. The vehicle features shape-shifting wheels for difficult terrains, LiDAR for situational awareness, and an AI assistant for decision-making. This design aims to support disaster relief efforts and improve the resilience of vulnerable communities.

Jusant
How might we provide a mobility device supporting a new lifestyle in a harsh environment? - Antonin Girard (MFA Transportation Design)

This project envisions a future where climate change has drastically altered our way of life, focusing on small communities adapting to challenging environments. It proposes a modular scooter designed to help people move around in complex terrains. The scooter can be customized with different modules like extra seats, toolboxes, and cargo spaces, and is powered by air, inspired by soft robotics to minimize maintenance. This design aims to symbolize human determination and hope, promoting a sustainable way of living in a world impacted by severe climate change.

Event Details
What: UID25 | Design Talks & Degree Show
When: June 3–4
Where: Umeå Institute of Design, Arts Campus, Umeå University
Website: https://www.umu.se/en/umea-institute-of-design/uid25/

Media Contact:
Jens Persson, Communications Officer, Umeå Institute of Design
Email: jens.persson@umu.se
Phone: +46 736 26 35 51

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