Dr. Torsten Hild

Professor

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Biography

Torsten Hild is a Professor specializing in Design Crafts at the University of Gothenburg's HDK Valand, where he has focused on furniture design since 2016. With a master's degree in fine arts from HDK Valand Gothenburg, which he completed in 1994, Hild has cultivated a significant career in interior architecture. After initial employment at Lund & Valentin design in Gothenburg, he established his firm, 2hild, in 1996. Hild's innovative methodologies in interior design, particularly focusing on participatory processes and accessibility for the impaired, have gained recognition. Noteworthy achievements include the design of a library in Gislaved that was awarded 'library of the year' in Sweden in 2007 and the award of Guldstolen for interior architecture in 2008. Hild has actively contributed to the field through writing books and articles for various national and international magazines and has taken on roles within professional unions, including chairman of the board for the West Department of SIR. He emphasizes practical learning processes in education, reflecting his pedagogical background. In 2022, he expanded his expertise to serve as an expert in legal matters related to design and intellectual property rights.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).