At AAU Design Lab we are a group of researchers, ranging from Associate Professors to Research Assistants. Our work spreads across a wide range of research topics in industrial and product design – however with the focus on making design thinking the driving force behind a sustainable transition. We have a wide range of expert knowledge within the design field, from design expertise and design thinking to entrepreneurial and sustainable approach to design.

Our Mission

To support the transition to a sustainable lifestyle by developing knowledge and solution principles to help Design for Less short-lived products, transportation of goods and use of virgin materials.

Our Vision

A world where products are designed with due respect to the use of resources, while creating maximum and lasting value for multiple users and consumers.