Master Thesis -AI in Digital Product Development

Hej Master thesis student,
Do you want to furnish the future to make room for everyone?
With us, you can feel at home at work while sharing that feeling with millions of people around the world. We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, embrace mistakes, and grow from them. As our Master thesis student, you’ll have many opportunities to try things you’ve never done before.
We are now looking for a student who wants to write their Master thesis at IKEA of Sweden from mid-January to June 2027.
Your new assignment
Explore how AI can enhance the way we develop digital products at IKEA, from internal digital products that support our business and the development of our physical products, to customer-facing digital products such as planners and smart home solutions.
Investigate emerging trends and practices in AI-enabled digital product development and where they could bring value throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation, user insights and feedback through design, software development, testing and product management.
We want to understand what we can learn and adopt from emerging industry practices, but also where the IKEA context creates different needs or opportunities, particularly when digital products are closely connected to the development and lifecycle of our physical products. How could AI help us develop better digital products, improve our ways of working and collaboration, and increase the value we create for our users and our business?
The outcome could be recommendations, a concept, or a prototype that shows what’s possible.
We think that you:
Are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a relevant field within technology, engineering, digital product development, interaction design, information systems, or innovation and management.
Have a strong interest in digital product development and emerging technologies, and are curious about how AI can change the way digital products are imagined, developed and managed.
Do not need to be an AI expert, but are someone who actively explores new technologies and enjoys experimenting with how they can be applied in practice.
Are curious, open-minded and enjoy exploring complex problems and turning insights into practical ideas and recommendations.
Enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise in an international environment.
Are fluent in English.

Skills
Product Management

Employment type
Intern

Work arrangement
No