Authors

Son Boo-kyung

손부경

Graduated from the Department of Art Theory at Hongik University and earned a master’s degree from the same university with research on spatial experiences in Minimalism and New Media Art. Co-translated works such as 40 Essential Readings in Art Theory and Criticism, 21 Terms for Media Criticism, and Postproduction. Published papers including “Jeffrey Shaw’s New Media Installations: Tension between Physical Space and Virtual Space”, “Medial Turns in Korean Avant-Garde”, and “Binghamton Letter: Nam June Paik at ETC”. Currently writing a doctoral dissertation in the Department of Art History at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Research focuses on analyzing the development and mechanisms of postwar art, particularly in relation to issues of environment, media, and technology.

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다른 사람들

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 …
ARTIST PROOF

‘Artist Proof’ is a print & design label run by an artist, Kyungjoo Choi. The artist, working based in Seoul, embodies multi-layered inner structures in layers of overlapped colours and refined symbols. By experimenting with images she created and crossing the boundaries of art genres, ‘Artist Proof’ has done various projects such as producing items, holding exhibitions, and collaborative art projects.
Fukuda Shigeo

Graduated from the Department of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts, she worked at Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Deska Co. before embarking on a freelance career. She carved out a unique space in the design world with works that fuse simplified forms and trick art, embodying a playful and cynical spirit. Her accolades include the Gold Prize at the Warsaw International Poster Biennale, the Grand Prix at the Poland 30th Anniversary of Victory International Poster Competition, the Newcomer Award …
Joo ha-na

M.A., ATR-BC, Senior Researcher at the Public Design Research Center at Hongik University’s Graduate School and the founder of PSDI (Psychosocial Design Initiative) Research Lab. She focuses on researching and practicing socially prescriptive design for diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Previously, she worked on museum projects for families with autism at the Autism Initiative team of the Queens Museum’s Art Access program. Later, at the National Museum of Modern and …
Seo Ha-na

A Japanese translator and publishing editor who hovers between language and print. She considers language to be design, translating Japanese into Korean and plans books. She has worked in architecture and interiors, and after studying in Japan, she worked as an editor at Ahn Graphics. She has translated Rojinryoku , Who Made 501XX? , The Mina Perhonen Design Journey: The Circulation of Memory , An Encyclopedia of Tokyo Hotels , The Original Scenery of Harajuku in the 1970s , Walking with the …
Sara De Bondt

Sara De Bondt is a graphic designer, publisher, and educator. Her current design projects include creating a new website for The Showroom, developing exhibition graphics for the Wellcome Collection, and designing books for Camden Art Centre and Book Works. She has been a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) since 2017. In 2008, she co-founded the publishing imprint Occasional Papers with Antony Hudek and has since edited several of its titles. Her most recent book, Off the …
Park Chang-hyun

Based in Seoul, this architect designs architecture, spaces, and furniture. In 2013, they founded AROUND Architects, focusing on the social perspective of architecture. Their work spatially proposes connections between people in shared spaces and between buildings to foster neighborhood connectivity. Recent completed projects include the Third Place series of multi-family housing and the Jeongbalsan House. From 2002 to 2018, they taught architecture at Kyonggi University and Korea University. …
AG Typography Institute

AG Typography Institute was founded in 2012 as an affiliated institute of Ahn Graphics. We designs and develops typefaces based on in-depth studies, and aims to create new typeface culture and trend.
Kil Hyung-jin

He is passionate about design and making complex concepts more accessible. He is currently working on design systems at Wanted Lab to improve the speed and quality of digital product creation.
Tanaka Ikko

Ikko Tanaka was a Japanese graphic designer. Tanaka is widely recognized for his prolific body of interdisciplinary work, which includes graphic identity and visual matter for brands and corporations including Seibu Department Stores, Mazda, Issey Miyake, Hanae Mori, and Expo 85. He is credited with developing the foundational graphic identity for lifestyle brand Muji, emphasizing the “no brand” quality of their products through unadorned, charming line drawings paired with …
Massimo Vignelli

He was born in Italy in 1931 and studied architecture in Milan and Venice from 1950 to 1957. After actively engaging in various projects, including designing posters and graphic materials for the 1964 Venice Biennale, he moved to the United States in 1956. In Chicago, he co-founded Unimark International, and in 1971, together with his wife and business partner Lella, established Vignelli Associates in New York. From 1966 to 1980, he worked on the graphic program for Knoll; in 1966, he designed …
Ko Young-lan

She studied design at Seoul National University and Cornell University Graduate School. She has contributed articles on design issues to the monthly Design and Designnet , and has expressed her vision of design as a social issue in the “Seoul Declaration of Industrial Designers” (2001), “Korea Design Declaration” (2007), “Charter of Women Designers” (2007), and “Human City Design Seoul Declaration” (2018). While a professor at Hansung University, she has served as a special exhibition curator …

Son Boo-kyung

손부경

Hansil

ARTIST PROOF

Fukuda Shigeo

Joo ha-na

Seo Ha-na

Sara De Bondt

Park Chang-hyun

AG Typography Institute

Kil Hyung-jin

Tanaka Ikko

Massimo Vignelli

Ko Young-lan