Designer. He graduated from Hongik University in 2006 and worked as a UX designer at Angraphics. He then earned an MFA from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London, UK, and worked as a UX Design Director at Philips Healthcare in Singapore and the Netherlands before returning to Korea to join the Department of Design at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). He is an associate professor at UNIST, where he teaches students, founded OND Lab, conducts numerous design research and practice projects, and serves as a board member of the Korean Digital Healthcare Society. His research focuses on digital product design, service design, design strategy, and healthcare UX design, and his connections to many critical designers of his generation through his time at the RCA. His work, including CCTV Chandelier and Pizzas for the People, has been performed, exhibited, and screened in various countries, including the Barbican Center, London, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, and Seoul Festival Bom. With OND Lab, he continues to think about the definition of design and seeks to expand the role of design. She strives to create positive ripples through design by adding different perspectives and exploring alternatives to the rapidly changing contemporary life.
Authors
Kim Hwang
김황
다른 사람들
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With a background in media, theater, and programming development, she uses technology as both material and inspiration for her creative work. As a developer and artist, she creates content that merges technology and art, sharing her work across various social media platforms. Furthermore, she maximizes the unique characteristics of technology and the web as mediums, designing interactive experiences that engage audiences and encourage their participation.
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Ahn Jin-su
After graduating from the Department of Visual Information Design at Kyungpook National University, he majored in typography at the Department of Visual Communication (now Institute Digital Communication Environments, IDCE) of the Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst (HGK FHNW) in Basel, Switzerland. He received his master’s degree from the same school and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in the United States. He began teaching as a research assistant at the Basel University of … -
Choi Bum
Design critic. Graduated from the Department of Industrial Design and the Department of Aesthetics at Hongik University. Served as the editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine Design and as the editor of the design criticism journal Design Critique . Focused on critically analyzing Korean society and culture through the lens of design. Authored several books, including: A View on Korean Design , Where is Korean Design Heading? , Korean Design: Beyond the Myth , If I Had Read That Book in Those … -
Jeon Nina
She graduated from the Department of Fiber Arts at Ewha Womans University and studied Motion Pictures at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, USA. She earned a master’s degree in Computer Art from the Academy of Art University (AAU) in San Francisco and completed a doctoral coursework in Media Design at the Cross Media Creative Lab in the Department of Digital Media at Ewha Womans University. Currently, she serves as a professor in the Department of Visual Design at Kaywon University of Art and … -
Moon Eun-bae
he studied visual design and environmental design at the College of Fine Arts at Seoul National University, as well as at its graduate school. In 1995, while working at the Korea Color Research Institute, he was first introduced to color. After serving as a senior researcher at the Color Design Research Institute at Ewha Womans University, he founded his own lab, Moon Eun-bae Color Design, immersing herself in color research. His major studies include specialized research projects such as the … -
Fleur Watson
Fleur Watson PhD is a curator, creative producer and author. Her academic and cultural leadership extends across a broad spectrum of creative disciplines including architecture, design, visual art, and expanded spatial practices. Fleur is an Associate Professor, School of Architecture & Design at RMIT University and founder of independent curatorial practice Something Together. She is an experienced researcher within an ‘integrated scholarship’ framework with a focus on curating … -
Nam Ho-jung
She graduated from Hongik University College of Fine Arts and Dong Graduate School of Visual Design and earned a PhD in visual design. Since then, She has worked at a design institute, planned and produced numerous corporate projects, served as the president of the Korea University Press Association, director of the Korea Industrial Artists Association, and director of the Gwangju Jeonnam Design Association. She is currently an associate professor of art at Chonnam National University College … -
Lee Soon-jong
Lee Soon-jong graduated from Seoul National University College of Fine Arts and the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Graduate School of Design. He has served as a professor at Kookmin University’s Department of Industrial Design and Seoul National University’s Department of Design. He also founded the International Association of Societies for Design Research (IASDR), served as president of the Korean Design Association, and was the first design director of the Gwangju Design … -
Korea Craft & Design Foundation
The Korea Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF) is a public organization affiliated to the Korean Ministry of Sports, Culture and Tourism. The objective of the organization is to promote Korea’s craft, design and hanbok both in Korea and internationally. It is our responsibility to promote the field in order to create opportunities for young makers, artists and related groups. We focus on preserving our own cultural heritage by re-interpreting tradition, research on craft materials/skills and … -
Choi Dae-suk
Graduated with a BFA from the College of Fine Arts at Hongik University, an MFA in Industrial Design from Seoul National University, and an MBA in Marketing from Yonsei University. Guided by the belief that “a successful designer must balance theory (文) and practice (武),” he is dedicated to professional design education while contributing to the field as a recommended designer and jury member for the Korea Industrial Design Exhibition. His primary interests include new product … -
Hansil
Awakened to the disarray in the Korean language, he dedicated himself to reviving dying words, simplifying difficult Sino-Korean terms into accessible native expressions, and interpreting Korean words in Korean. He established “Maum-Dakkeuneun Maeul” (Mind-Polishing Village) at the foot of Surime (Mount Songni) in the Sabara region (Sangju) of Nosarasa (Gyeongbuk). There, he leads meditation practices to help anyone polish their mind, freeing themselves from suffering to live a … -
Shin Seung-won
An invited artist and judge for the Korea Calligraphy Grand Exhibition, recognized as Korea’s Outstanding New Intellectual for pioneering and promoting calligraphy education programs. Held solo exhibitions in 2015 at the Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo and the Cultural Center of the Korean Embassy in Argentina, where two works, “Life” and “Ten Symbols of Longevity”, are now part of the permanent collection. Former director of the Pilmuk Calligraphy Research Institute, …