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Desktop computers have traditionally been used as stations for work, being tucked away because of the aesthetic clash with interior design. However, today, computers are an integrated part of many homes. Together with Fractal Design, I’ve designed to highlightthe desktop computer, making it an independent piece of modern interior design.By welcoming the desktop computer into the living space of mo
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/refractal - 2026-08-31
A kinetic sculpture that reconsiders how we perceive time. The movement of time is something we rarely question.A pendulum swings, and we understand it as passing.Here, that rhythm is interrupted, held in a shifting balance of invisible forces. Its motion softens, hesitates.The familiar sequence dissolves.What remains is not time measured, but time experienced.Not something leaving or running out,
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/iris-0 - 2026-08-31
Uniting wildness and sophistication A material exploration of heat coloured steel, embracing fire into the manufacturing process. Ardeo, meaning “to burn”, is the resulting combination of the material experimentation and application in kitchen electronics, based on the Gaggenau brand. In joining the simple and sophisticated silhouettes of Gaggenau with an unpredictable wild material, every piece i
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/ardeo - 2026-08-31
Homemade snack maker Pausa is a kitchen appliance designed for making snacks at home. It was born from the need to eat well, even during busy breaks at work, school, or university, in a routine where packaged snacks are often the default, unhealthy and expensive.With its two combined functions, drying and baking, Pausa allows the user to effortlessly prepare dried fruits, bars, crackers, or biscui
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/pausa - 2026-08-31
Stackable Hi-Fi OBELITH is a modular sound system built for high-output versatility. The core module, featuring a 5" midrange driver and a high-freuency tweeter. It is designed to operate as a standalone unit for compact environments. As requirements grow, the system scales into a vertical monolith by adding a 10" mid-bass unit, a 170-liter sub-enclosure with an 18" driver, and a horn on top.An in
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/obelith - 2026-08-31
Tactile breath guiding jewellery Blossun is more than an accessory, it is a tool designed to strengthen mental resilience in an age of constant sensory overload. By harnessing the power of breath, it supports nervous system regulation during moments of stress.Breathing is one of the body’s autonomic functions that we can also consciously control to our advantage. Practicing controlled breathing cr
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/blossun - 2026-08-31
Modular lounge seating system DUNE is a modular sofa system designed for spa and lounge environments, translating the comfort of indoor seating into outdoor settings. Built from adaptable modules, it can be configured freely to suit different spaces, allowing for flexible arrangements that respond to both context and use.Each module is constructed from high-drainage foam, with integrated drainage
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/dune - 2026-08-31
Rescuing the threatened hedgehog Us humans tend to shape our built environment primarily for ourselves, often overlooking other species. The hedgehog, a 30 million year old species, is today threatened in Sweden. One risk comes from urban structures such as canals, pools, and steep-sided pits that can trap small animals.This project presents an escape ramp developed through testing with hedgehogs
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/radda-rescue-ramp - 2026-08-31
The School of Industrial Design currently receives half of its funding from Lund University, and the other half from the IKEA Foundation. A meeting at the kitchen table, with lots of coffee and snus. And a donation of SEK 250 million. That’s what happened when Ingvar Kamprad met LTH’s dean in 1998 to talk about the future of industrial design education at the University. The first donation from th
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/about/history-and-funding - 2026-08-31
Modern but traditional coffee making RE Coffee Pot is inspired by the way coffee is made in Ethiopia, the origin of coffee. You can use it to make coffee from green beans to a cup of coffee in the most original way outdoors or at home. Project info Ming ZhangMINGZHANG258 [at] outlook [dot] com (Email)2025Featured in:LUSID X Gaggenau
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/re-coffee-pot - 2026-08-31
news items 24 Jun 2026 SOLACE SOLACE investigates how pediatric inpatient rooms can actively contribute to healing by addressing one of recovery’s gre... 22 Jun 2026 PULPA This project explores the untapped potential of recycled cardboard fibres in new formats. By combining paper pulp with p... 22 Jun 2026 Extruded Heritage An exploration of how heritage can be extruded into new forms and textures
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/secret-test-page - 2026-08-31
Our yearly exhibition showcasing the work of the graduating classes at both the bachelor and master levels. Gallery Note Recorder 2026 – Filip Wamberski Wool in Three Dimensions 2026 – Saga Bonde Contemporary Chalcophone 2026 – Elsa Nitzelius NOWO 2026 – Weibo Chen JONA 2026 – Tobit Kirsch På sin höjd 2026 – Linnéa Ernstsson Seeking Comfort in in the Uncomfortable 2026 – Erik Skans Mächs Cálido 20
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/bama-degree-show-2026 - 2026-08-31
Pen that expands user’s agency. Note Recorder is a pen designed to hold around 90% of refills available on the market. Made from a composite of wood and PLA with a brass screw, it subtly resembles the instruments found in an orchestra. The name is inspired by the classical recorder – an instrument used both in primary schools and in professional music settings – much like the pen itself, which all
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/note-recorder - 2026-08-31
A solid woven structure made from 100% wool Wool in Three Dimensions is a material exploration project that aims to utilize and highlight Swedish wool. Made exclusively from needle-felted Swedish wool rescued from incineration and pine, this piece of furniture demonstrates how a sustainable approach to design can result in an outcome that is both innovative and playful.The wool cushion is handwove
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/wool-three-dimensions - 2026-08-31
A group of pots Root explores passive cooling in the deconstructed kitchen. Contrasting earthenware’s raw qualities with Gaggenau’s refined materials. This collection of handmade pots uses evaporation to create a climate that keeps vegetables fresh longer. Cast in Nittsjö, Sweden, Root aims to rethink traditional cooling in a more simple and natural way. Project info Lotta SahlinLottasahlin [at] i
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/root - 2026-08-31
A modern ode to ancient sounds Inspired by the ancient instrument Chalcophone I have designed an acoustic sound tool. What makes the Chalcophone unique is that no similar instrument has existed since Classical Antiquity. I decided that this object deserved a renaissance. Through sound and form experiments performed alongside the study of music archaeology, a final design proposal was developed. Th
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/contemporary-chalcophone - 2026-08-31
An AI-Supported Mindfulness Training Companion Nowo is a mindfulness training assistant designed to make emotional regulation easier, quieter, and more accessible in everyday life.It combines a screenless hardware product with AI-supported guidance to create a gentle, low-pressure training experience. The speaker-like base provides sound and light feedback, while the handheld module offers warmth
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/nowo - 2026-08-31
Joining Triangles and Squares with Hair Ties ONA is a construction toy designed to support developmental play through tactile, open-ended interaction. It invites children to build freely using a joinery system of hair ties to connect colorful triangles and squares made from beech wood. The simplicity and flexibility of the system open up a wide range of play possibilities and leave room for childr
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/jona - 2026-08-31
A storage solution The project explores how overlooked vertical spaces in the urban home can become functional, adaptable living areas. Inspired by rising living costs and the growing shift toward studio and micro-apartments, the work investigates how compact homes can offer more than just efficiency — creating accessible storage while supporting everyday activities within a limited footprint.The
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/pa-sin-hojd - 2026-08-31
Kitchen Sofa With the influence of design and form values from the designers of the 20th century I have explored the kitchen sofa as an anchor point in a home. The kitchen sofa is a furniture deeply rooted in Swedish culture and has been a central piece in homes as Sweden has developed from a poor country to one of the most prosperous in the world. By using a hands on design approach with full sca
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/seeking-comfort-uncomfortable - 2026-08-31
