Design Department

We are home to Animation and Digital Media, Game Design and Development, Graphic Design and Interactive Media, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Master's in Design programs.
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Welcome to the Design Department!

We are one of two departments that make up the School of Art & Design at UW-Stout. The School of Art & Design is proud to be the largest art and design higher education entity in the entire upper Midwest, consisting of more than 1,000 students and 65 faculty who are actively engaged in various forms of creativity and innovation.

With award-winning and nationally-recognized programs and students, our hands-on, polytechnic-infused curriculum fosters an environment for creative problem solving and self-expression. We invite you to connect online with questions or visit us in person so you can tour our fantastic facilities and meet with our wonderful faculty.

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M.F.A. Design

Combine your passions for practical problem-solving and innovative teaching.
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An Epic class: Graphic design students collaborate with Epic Systems to improve UX in healthcare software, apps Featured Image

An Epic class: Graphic design students collaborate with Epic Systems to improve UX in healthcare software, apps

Industry partnership with one of nation’s largest healthcare software companies aims to impact patients’ quality of life
Video production, graphic design students win international award for Adobe Express Play Featured Image

Video production, graphic design students win international award for Adobe Express Play

Team received D&AD New Blood Award for Gen Z ad
Interior design student tops international field to win Steelcase competition Featured Image

Interior design student tops international field to win Steelcase competition

Interior design majors who entered the 12th Annual Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition faced a lofty challenge.