Design School Kolding was founded in 1967 as Kolding School of Arts & Crafts with a focus on textile and advertising design.

[1][2] The school expanded into further subjects over the years.

In 2010, the school was awarded university status as a design and research institution.

[3] It is part of Cumulus (International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media).

It also offers an MA in design management in conjunction with University of Southern Denmark.