Korea Design | London Design Festival
22 - 25 September '11
London
Korea Design is an exhibition located within 100% design showcasing the best of contemporary Korean furniture, lighting, product and textile design. The show presents the designs of who they feel are the next generation of Korean design leaders alongside the main display.
In the past, Korean design has too often been associated with electronics and high technology goods, standardised manufacturing techniques and homogenised products. In stark contrast, however, Korea is increasingly proving to be a nurturing and thriving platform for designers in interior and product design exploring the more intimate relationships we form with everyday products and what they say about us.
Looking through the work of these different companies, one can identify a number of common themes, the most prevalent of which is the driving force that design isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about a desire to re-evaluate the role it plays in our lives and to create products that are sustainable, skilful, beautiful and individual.
Stool for Child by Kyunglae KIM
Tension Bentwood Chair by Dohoon KIM
