Dr. Martin Sjöman

Instructor

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Biography

Martin Sjöman holds a Master's in Fine Arts, specializing in Industrial Design and is a design lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology since 2007. He is currently a PhD candidate investigating the role of design practice as a catalyst for radical innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration. His research interests align with the themes of design, innovation, and sustainability, contributing significantly to projects that promote these concepts. As a dedicated educator, he teaches various courses in industrial design, focusing on advanced methodologies and application in real-world contexts. His teaching philosophy emphasizes a challenge-driven education that prepares students to tackle complex design problems in a global context.

Research Interests

Industrial Design Radical Innovation Interdisciplinary Collaboration Sustainability

Courses

Advanced Industrial Design Engineering (MF2113) Advanced Product Design (MF2112) Advanced Sketch Exercises (MF2097) Degree Project Industrial Design Engineering, Cycle (MF227X) Degree Project Industrial Design Engineering, Cycle (MF217X) Design Product Realization (MF1062) Design Product Realization Methodology (MF1040) Industrial Design (MF2023) Innovation Product Development (MF2088) Introduction Design Product Realisation (MF1061) Challenge Driven Education Global Context (LH233U)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).