David Dahlberg
Transportation design
Umeå Institute of Design
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Industrial Design / Transport design / Sustainable Design
My location: Umeå, Sweden
David Dahlberg
First Name: David
Last Name: Dahlberg
University / College: Umeå Institute of Design
Course / Program: Transportation design
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Industrial Design / Transport design / Sustainable Design
My Location: Umeå, Sweden
About
My name is David and I am a designer thinking about the holistic user experience of things while trying to maintaining an as-low-as-possible environmental footprint. I thrive when I can work on a system-level, without loosing attention to aesthetics.
Social Night reimagines long-distance train travel by blending sustainability, social connection, and comfort. This strategic compartment concept introduces a two-deck interior with distinct social and sleeping areas, ensuring privacy while fostering meaningful interactions. A digital matching service pairs compatible travelers, enhancing safety and predictability. Inspired by ecological, economic, and social sustainability, the design prioritizes affordability, low maintenance costs, and biobased materials for a greener future. By bridging communities—locally and internationally—Social Night reduces prejudice and loneliness while offering a viable alternative to air travel. With Sweden’s Trafikverket planning new night trains by 2030, this project aligns with evolving travel needs and environmental goals.
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