seoul design olympiad 08 (7 articles)
seoul design essence exhibition
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korea is largely considered as one of the most rapidly developing industrialized countries in asia. however, it is less well known internationally that korea has a distinct »
korea is largely considered as one of the most rapidly developing industrialized countries in asia. however, it is less well known internationally that korea has a distinct culture, rich in artistic and technological accomplishments. this exhibition, curated by designboom, celebrates the country’s cultural diversity and primarily focuses on the aesthetic principles and technological achievements epitomized in contemporary korean art, architecture and design.
banpo fountain at seoul design olympiad 2008
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what used to be one of the many non-descript bridges crossing the han river in seoul, korea is now a major attraction remodeled into a massive and beautiful fountain that shoots »
what used to be one of the many non-descript bridges crossing the han river in seoul, korea is now a major attraction remodeled into a massive and beautiful fountain that shoots water down instead of up.
seoul design olympiad 08: kim bo sup and seo jun ho
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using a wooden frame for a mould, the bench is constructed by crushing wads of paper together and gluing it. the idea is that it does not have to be made by the designer but also »
using a wooden frame for a mould, the bench is constructed by crushing wads of paper together and gluing it. the idea is that it does not have to be made by the designer but also by the general public as well.
seoul design olympiad 08: sdesignunit
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noticing how much packaging is used for light bulbs and light switches, 'pack the light' hanging lamps are made from pp film using minimal material.
noticing how much packaging is used for light bulbs and light switches, 'pack the light' hanging lamps are made from pp film using minimal material.
keane by osang gwon
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seoul design olympiad 08: choi jeong hwa
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choi jeong hwa has designed the large scale installation that surrounds the jamsil olympic stadium for the seoul design olympiad 08 using various types of plastic products such as »
choi jeong hwa has designed the large scale installation that surrounds the jamsil olympic stadium for the seoul design olympiad 08 using various types of plastic products such as milk containers, water bottles and crates.
byung hoon choi:art · furniture exhibition at gallery hangil, paju, south korea
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the artist explores forms made of lumber, metal and pebbles which are applied in primitive, sculptural ways, developing a discourse which looks to a more traditional idyllic korea.
the artist explores forms made of lumber, metal and pebbles which are applied in primitive, sculptural ways, developing a discourse which looks to a more traditional idyllic korea.
