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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School of Art & Design

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Creating an impression: Master's in design student’s typography featured in international textbook Featured Image

Creating an impression: Master's in design student’s typography featured in international textbook

Graves’ design ‘Create’ celebrates beauty and power of art
Students recognized for leadership, academic excellence in packaging, social science, food technology, interior design Featured Image

Students recognized for leadership, academic excellence in packaging, social science, food technology, interior design

Competitive industry-sponsored scholarships positively impact graduate, undergraduates
UW-Stout arts and humanities events scheduled for spring 2025 Featured Image

UW-Stout arts and humanities events scheduled for spring 2025

Community programs include exhibits, ‘Alice by Heart’ musical, concerts, film screenings; coincide with Destination Weekend, Spring Showcase