Filetype
How can nature and computational methods redefine design in both function and visual aspects? ALGO is a project exploring how natural structures and algorithmic logic can be used to design personalized protection. The result is a wrist protector for snowboarders, aimed at reducing the risk of injury without compromising comfort or aesthetics. Wrist injuries are among the most common in snowboardin
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/algo - 2026-06-19
Compact Kitchen Hood K is a compact, attachable and directional kitchen air extractor designed to address the challenges of urban gentrification, where micro-apartments often lack space and ventilation. Its powerful recirculating system ensures clean air without external ducts, making it a versatile solution for urban dwellers, van lifers, and off-grid enthusiasts. Project info Caterina Cagnazzoca
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/k - 2026-06-19
An exploration of playfulness for adults RECESS explores how playfulness can be reintroduced into adult life through everyday objects. Aimed specifically at adults who often deprioritize play in favour of productivity and responsibility, it investigates how design can serve as gentle prompts to momentarily reconnect with a childlike state of mind.Rather than focusing solely on 'play' as an activit
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/recess - 2026-06-19
Emergency information for deaf and hard of hearing With increasing disturbances in our surroundings, Swedish households are recommended to have a battery-powered FM-radio receiver at hand. Swedish Radio P4 is the national emergency channel and can broadcast even during power outages when internet and cell towers fail.However, if you cannot hear the radio broadcast, you will receive no information
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/inaudible-radio - 2026-06-19
A digital handheld audio recorder that feels as good as it sounds. We live in a time where everything is turning digital, and products are being built through softwares on screens. The relationship between human and object holds less and less space for meaningful interaction and sentimental value.Byte is a digital handheld audio recorder designed to extend the emotional reach in a context where pr
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/byte - 2026-06-19
A lounge chair in oak and leather, designed for durability and long-term restoration. Oak & Hide is a design project focused on durability, material honesty and the potential for furniture to age with value rather than expire. Crafted from solid oak and vegetable-tanned leather, the chair is designed to withstand decades of use while allowing for future repair and renewal. The construction highlig
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/oak-hide - 2026-06-19
Lasta is an carghobike solution focusing on meeting user habits, flexibility in use, and moderation. Existing solutions for carrying items on bicycles, such as panniers, baskets, or cargo bikes, often fall short of meeting the needs of everyday users. These options can be overly specialized, bulky, or awkward to use, making them less appealing for casual cyclists or those looking for an all-around
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/lasta - 2026-06-19
Touch-sensitive controller for intuitive music-making through gesture, texture, and form This project explores how tactile interaction can make music creation more accessible by replacing traditional controls with an intuitive, physical interface. It introduces a modular, touch-sensitive controller built from soft, abstract surfaces that respond to gesture, pressure, and contact. Inspired by organ
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/tonlek - 2026-06-19
A Koenigsegg like no other. The Koenigsegg Variera project is an official collaboration with Koenigsegg, aimed at designing and visualizing what a fully electric Koenigsegg could look like for an entirely new market segment and a new entry-level customer base. The Variera combines self-driving technology with traditional driving to preserve the spirit of Koenigsegg's performance mindsetÑcapturing
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/koenigsegg-variera - 2026-06-19
An exploration of one's motivation for – and assigned value to the practice of solitude. An Homage to Solitude is a research-based design project focussing on reconnecting with our active choice for solitude. Unlike loneliness, which refers to an undesired sense of aloneness, solitude describes a pleasant and often intentional state of being alone. In today's Western context, hyper-connectivity, f
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/homage-solitude - 2026-06-19
Basalt stone as soft-shell insulation, showcased in a portable oven concept. Basalt is an igneous rock, formed from erupted magma. When melted and extruded into fine fibers, basalt can be woven into textiles, turning stone into fabric. These textiles retain the stone's inherent properties, making the fiber mechanically strong and durable, fire and heat resistant, and stable in most biological and
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/novel - 2026-06-19
Outdoor cooking vessel Kolkista is a multipurpose vessel for outdoor cooking. Utilizing the hot embers from a fire, this product serves as a pot, oven or griddle to prepare comforting meals together. Equipped with handles to prevent burns, Kolkista is made from cast iron to last generations. Project info Madelaine NordénMadelaine [at] meino [dot] se (Email) / Linkedin / Instagram2025Featured in:L
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/kolkista - 2026-06-19
An exploration of the aesthetic and structural potential of reclaimed wood waste. The project started with the motivation to reclaim material from a continuously waste-generating system. Interlayer sticks (strö) are commonly used in the wood industry to separate planks during storage and transport, but they're usually discarded after just one use.During the research phase, I explored wood-derived
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/stratum - 2026-06-19
What can be done when combining leftover material from small scale wood and textile productions? The increased awareness of the importance of sustainability has created a possibility for a more climate friendly future. But at the same time, biodiversity is at risk due to overstraining practices used by forest and textile industries. Do we have to choose between one or the other when ensuring a gre
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/repurposed - 2026-06-19
A new refrigerator designed for the Asian market of the brand Sabang is a refrigerator designed specifically for the Asian market. Targeting high-income individuals in their 30s who live alone in compact urban homes, the design is rooted in a deep analysis of lifestyle, eating habits, and emerging social trends in Asia.One of the most significant dietary patterns identified is meal prepping – the
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/sabang - 2026-06-19
Exploring the intersection of tin casting impressions and practicality in jewelry The boundary between practical and impractical metal jewelry is fluid, shaped and morphed by the wearer. What may seem cumbersome to one person can feel like a second skin to someone else. Defining practical jewelry becomes difficult when self-expression itself is seen as a kind of practicality. A piece that might ap
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/retry - 2026-06-19
Active sitting solution for communal workshop activity in museum and gallery space There are several sitting postures for different activities so as to offer the most comfort possible, but it is for any case never recommended to keep the same pose too long. Should we consider comfortable sitting pose the ultimate goal, or is it the micro-movement while sitting that matters? This project investigat
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/line - 2026-06-19
A wall-mounted, modular shelving system in aluminum. Inspired by the precision of hardware storage and the elegance of contemporary minimalism, Eightfold is a modular shelving system designed to adapt and evolve. Its clean lines and open aluminum construction offer a refined presence across a range of settings - from home interiors to professional and creative workspaces.Made from recyclable alumi
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/eightfold - 2026-06-19
Modular game console for physical playing cards The interest in screenless entertainment has risen in recent years, fueled by public discourse questioning our relationship with technology and the time we spend in front of screens. One clear sign of this is the post-pandemic boom in board game sales. But what if you want to play a game alone – without the intensity of digital media, and without the
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/aether - 2026-06-19
Can AI successfully transfer the design language of one product to a range of products? The traditional design process is changing, and the recent development in AI is quickly becoming a strong and useful tool in creative areas like industrial design. This project focuses on using AI as a multiplier for design languages to apply defined design principles to different vacuum architectures. In colla
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/design-language-multiplier - 2026-06-19
