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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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Meet Dot, the braille smart watch for the visually impaired
Created by a South Korean start-up Dot, this Braille smart watch could help unlock the digital world for visually impaired people.
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Down by the river
David Adjaye has completed the Gwangju River Reading Room, a human rights pavilion in South Korea.
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Artistic glow
Benjamin Hubert's Tenda lamp series has been selected as part of the PROTO_LIGHT exhibition in South Korea.
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Hypnotic
Karim Rashid used eye-catching colours and hypnotic patterns for the revamp of a cafeteria in South Korea.
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Soongyu Gwon
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Creative Director
Soongyu Gwon is a graphic designer from South Korea and the second digital artist of TEN, Season 2.
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Cross # Towers
The hashtag shape of a new apartment block in Korea, by BIG Architects, is not inspired by the Twittersphere, but a response to height restrictions.
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Knock knock
A South Korean artist used 1000 recycled doors to create a "construction shield" that doubled up as an interesting visual point in an urban centre.
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Soul of Asia
Design Seoul is an intiative, guided by five principles, that has seen design employed to improve the quality of life in this Asian city.
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Tail support
The Mobile Tail is a handy little gadget that works as a support stand for mobile devices.
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Comfy cuppa
The Coffee Chair adds a fantastical and playful element to any tea party or coffee shop.
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Connecting bridge
A new mega structure in Seoul, South Korea, is more than just a bridge... It generates its own power.
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Saved by the Life Sack
The Life Sack is an innovative way to repurpose grain while also purifying contaminated water.
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Time and evolution
A collection of furniture by a Korean designer considers aspects of time, evolution and surrealism.
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Food and fun relief
Unplug Design studio in Korea have found a way to combine both aid and fun in one package with the creative design of the Dream Ball.
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