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Data dodania: 2026-03-03

Summer school in Frugal Design 2026

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Frugal Design is a project-based course and focuses on physical prototyping as a shared foundation for collaborative design, emphasizing a frugal approach, i.e., achieving more with less. The course consists of two parts, an online introduction of the theme which includes the start of the teamwork and idea/sketch period, and one onsite at Chalmers which focuses on the physical prototyping of ideas. The workshops are centered around a single design object (a predefined everyday item) but explore various materials, like textile, wood, metal etc. Prototyping activities will take place in designated labs and workshops within the Chalmers Fuse area. Registration opens on 1st of March, 2026 through the online application form below. Last application date is 21st of April 2026. Application through the form: BIP in Frugal Design

Build More. Waste Less. Design Smarter.

What if you could turn simple materials into powerful ideas — and transform those ideas into real, physical prototypes?

Frugal Design is a hands-on, project-based course where creativity meets resourcefulness. It’s about achieving more with less — less material, less waste, less complexity — and more innovation, collaboration, and impact.

Why You Should Join

🔧 Learn by Making

This is not a theory-heavy course. You’ll work directly with physical prototyping in textile, wood, metal and other materials inside the workshops at Chalmers Fuse. You’ll sketch, build, test, rethink, rebuild — and experience the full iterative design process in action.

🌍 Work in Cross-Cultural Teams

Design doesn’t happen in isolation. You’ll collaborate in mixed, multidisciplinary teams, learning how to manage creative processes, navigate perspectives, and turn diverse ideas into tangible results.

💡 Think Smarter with Frugal Design

Frugal Design challenges you to rethink how products are created:

  • How can we simplify without losing value?
  • How can constraints spark innovation?
  • How can material choices influence sustainability and usability?

These principles will guide your decisions, discussions, and prototype evaluations throughout the course.

How the Course Works

Phase 1 – Online (June 8 – July 3)
You’ll form teams, explore the theme, attend lectures, and begin ideation and early design development with supervision.

Phase 2 – Independent Team Development (July–August)
You organize your project work — refining ideas and preparing for prototyping.

Phase 3 – Onsite Prototyping at Chalmers Fuse (August 17–28)
Two intensive weeks in the Fuse workshops where your ideas become physical reality. You’ll prototype, test, iterate, and present your final outcome — alongside social activities that make the experience even more memorable.

What You’ll Gain

  • Practical prototyping and modelling skills
  • Experience integrating ideation and physical making into a continuous design process
  • Project management and teamwork competence
  • Confidence working in multidisciplinary environments
  • A strong addition to your design portfolio

No extensive prior experience is required — curiosity, creativity, and willingness to collaborate are what matter most.

If you want a summer that is hands-on, creative, collaborative, and intellectually challenging — this course is for you.

Deadline for application: April 1st, 2026

 Application form: BIP in Frugal Design

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