Korea Design is an exhibition showcasing the best in contemporary Korean furniture, lighting, product and textile design through the work of fifteen companies and designers.
There will be a showcase of Next Generation Design Leaders alongside the main display, exhibiting the work of five individuals who have been singled out as visionaries in their field.
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.
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