Study at LAB and start your future as an international design professional!

Industrial Design

Graduates work as designers of products, product related services and user interfaces in different businesses and the manufacturing industry. They can be employed at design and engineering companies. Industrial designers are well employed both in Finland and internationally, many as entrepreneurs.

Learning will take place in real-life assignments and projects. Cooperation with local and international businesses ensures that the content of the studies is up to date and the professional networking possibilities are outstanding.

State-of-the-art facilities at the Lahti campus ensure that students can utilise a multitude of methods and modern equipment in their design work.

The first year of study is online. This means students can complete their 1st and 2nd semester of studies even from abroad. The second year of studies includes a lot of hands-on work and attendance on campus is required.

Packaging and Brand Design

In the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Packaging and Brand Design, students learn to design packaging and brand materials for businesses and industry. Creative problem solving and teamwork skills are at the core of the studies.

The programme strongly emphasises graphic design and the application of industrial design methods to packaging and brands. Graduates can work in the packaging industry, advertising, brand development, design companies or retail. Internationally, the packaging industry is a versatile, major employer. Finnish packaging know-how is at the top of the game worldwide.

The first year of study is online. This means students can complete their 1st and 2nd semester of studies even from abroad. The second year of studies includes a lot of hands-on work and attendance on campus is required.
 

Why LAB?

LAB is a higher education institution focusing on innovation, business and industry. It operates in Lahti and Lappeenranta and also provides education online. The strengths of this higher education institution specialising in innovation include the circular economy, design, the commercialisation of innovations and service innovations for health and well-being.

LAB has over 8 500 students, making it the sixth largest university of applied sciences in Finland.

• LAB builds paths straight to working life. As a student you’ll be cooperating actively with the companies during your studies already. This makes you the early bird out there: get the best jobs in the business! In LAB you’ll be building your own future and not just studying for the sake of studying. The traditional teacher and student roles don’t apply here, where everyone works to achieve common goals.
• Curiosity, courage and new innovations: In LAB new ideas are fearlessly implemented. Different kinds of people bring their skills together, creating joy and power of teamwork!
• International competitiveness: Students graduating from LAB are internationally eligible experts. High-quality teaching and up-to-date methods provide a great starting point for success.
• Synergy benefits: Close cooperation with LUT University provides extensive opportunities for developing your competence and postgraduate studies.