Dr. Sara Ilstedt

Professor

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Biography

Sara Ilstedt is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in industrial design and human-computer interaction with a focus on wellbeing design. Her research encompasses design for gender issues, sustainability, and behavioral changes. Sara has earned recognition for her innovative projects during her tenure at the Interactive Institute, particularly for visualizing energy consumption with the Static Aware project. Notably, she led a team that received the accolade for "The Coolest Invention of the Year" from Time magazine in 2006 for the "Flower Lamp" and in 2010 for the "Power Aware Cord." An influential editor, she contributed to the anthology "Under Ytan" in Swedish design research and has directed studies at the Design Faculty. Appointed as a professor at KTH in 2007, she initiated the Green Leap research group in 2012, aiming to catalyze change through engaging design for sustainable development. Green Leap undertakes multidisciplinary transformative design research projects, focusing on understanding lifestyles as tools for sustainability changes.

Research Interests

Courses

Advanced Product Design (MF2112) Advanced Service Design (MF2039) Advanced Sketch Exercises (MF2097) Bridging Science Societal Needs Design Thinking (FLF3014) Degree Project Industrial Design Engineering, Cycle (MF227X) Degree Project Industrial Design Engineering, Cycle (MF217X) Design Methodology Urban Mobility (MF2098) Design Sustainability (MF2114) Develop Creativity (MF2094) Innovations Emerging City, Openlab Multidisciplinary Project Course (MF2065) Sustainable Consumption (MF2093)

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).