Design Anthology

A New Wave

The old Korean saying ‘A decade changes mountains and streams’ might be the best way to explain the state of the country’s design scene.

The current generation of Korean designers, most of whom are under 40 with their own practices, has played a pivotal role in the country’s design movement. A number have exhibited at international design events and captured the attention of global media. Now they’re working with influential brands like Hermès and Iittala, as well as Korean multinationals such as Samsung and

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