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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Fashion and photogrammetry: Communications senior captures couture in 3D Featured Image

Fashion and photogrammetry: Communications senior captures couture in 3D

Student’s apparel collections will premiere at WEAR Fashion Show, May 3
Purr-fect pair: Dunn County Humane Society collaborates on short film with animation students Featured Image

Purr-fect pair: Dunn County Humane Society collaborates on short film with animation students

‘Stray’ advocates for adoption, shows organization’s compassionate care; to be premiered at SOAD Senior Show May 9
Room & Board competition offers industrial design seniors spotlight for innovative storage solutions Featured Image

Room & Board competition offers industrial design seniors spotlight for innovative storage solutions

Sroga, Nguyen, Gilbertson win top prizes for original designs