The Second Collection of Critiques by Design Critic Choi Bum. This is How He Describes the Design Landscape of Korea

“I believe globalization has had a very negative impact on Korean design. Rather than global design, I prefer designs that are domestic, homely, local, neighborhood-oriented, and regional. At a time when everyone seems to be trapped by the concept of globalization, I want to urge people to look honestly at the reality of design in this country. What matters is not the illusion of globalization but the reality beneath our feet.”

As we proclaim slogans like “The 21st Century is the Era of Design,” “The World is Undergoing a Design Revolution,” and “Design Competitiveness,” are we overlooking the things that truly matter? This book questions the identity and direction of Korean design today.

Where is Korean design headed? When will Korean design culture truly take root in this land? It challenges us to reconsider our priorities—not the illusions, but the reality we stand upon—and reexamine the state of Korean design.