Korea, South | Design Indaba

Posture Up

Spinamic reimagines scoliosis treatment through wearable device. >
Material Mission

A flowing facade for South Korea's renowned textile manufacturer >
Heatherwick Studio’s Rippled Hourglass

Thomas Heatherwick announces new mixed-used retail project >
Sounds of nature

The multi-level artificial island was inspired by soundwaves. >
Reinventing the wheel

The first spokeless Ferris wheel will also be the second-tallest in the world. >
The vibrant visual language of Na Kim

The South Korean graphic designer's work walks the line between design and fine art. >
Three smart, life-saving designs for kids

In observance of National Child Protection Week, we look at advancements in technology that are beefing up child rescue solutions. >
Hayoung Kim’s lamps draw inspiration from handheld fans

As a user moves them, much in the same way one would fold and unfold a handheld fan, the light dims. >
The Ki Ecobe shoe doesn’t use a single drop of glue

The revolutionary, modular footwear can be self-assembled in less than five minutes. >
This electricity generating yarn could change the face of wearable tech

The carbon nanotube yarn generates electricity with just a tug. >
The surreal body art of South Korean artist Dain Yoon

This artist uses her face as the canvas for unique optical illusion artworks. >
This futuristic cultural centre is inspired by the sea

Vincent Callebaut Architects’ latest conceptual project draws inspiration from the manta ray to make a floating cultural hub in Seoul. >
Capturing South Korea’s deep-sea diving women

See Hyung S. Kim’s breathtaking portraits of the sea women of Jeju. >
Meet Albang: The versatile vacation pods of South Korea

Think pod hotel meets giant egg sculpture – only more durable and eco-friendly. >
The Hashima Island series memorialises South Korea’s forced labourers

The award-winning series is a sensitive take on a the Hashima Island’s dark history. >
Meet the strangers in your mind with Hyde & Seek

Jimin Kim’s award-winning book of illustrations asks you to find the Mr Hyde to your Dr Jekyll. >
ZERO PER STOOL exemplifies craft with a zero-waste focus

Upcycling design studio in South Korea creates distinctive seating design without letting a single scrap of wood go to waste. >
Light-up pen provides a source of light for school children living in darkness

Lampen has been designed to help pupils in Guinea do their homework at night. >
Artist’s small studio is a canvas for her surreal worlds

JeeYoung Lee taps into her dreams and memories to create enchanting worlds in her studio. >
Korean artist explores “hysteria” in mixed media paintings

Confronted with something terrifying, the characters in Yeom Ji-Hee’s work must face their fears. >
Affordable, easy to set up 360-degree photography

Orangemonkie has created Foldio360, the affordable way to capture 360-degree images. >
A sustainable container school designed for isolated areas

Boxchool uses modular design to create innovative educational facilities for children in rural regions >
FAROS drone: The flying firefighting sidekick

KAIST researchers developed a wall-climbing quadcopter that can identify people and the source of a fire in a building. >
These colourful mini libraries are revitalising a forgotten corner of Seoul

ArchiWorkshop designed four mini libraries in Seoul to revitalise a forgotten corner, which was previously occupied by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. >

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