korean design

Contemporary Korean design stands out with a distinct focus on functionality and flexibility. Like in New York City, where space is at a premium, urban homes in South Korea are often compact and have a limited floor plan. As a result, designers need to get even more creative when designing furniture and products for these apartments. Which results in highly ingenious designs that – more often than not – solve several everyday problems at once. Curated for their inventiveness as much as for their simple elegance, these projects showcase the best of contemporary Korean design.

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Introducing Master Shin’s Anvil


A collection of exceptional knives, gardening tools and everyday utensils made by the…

BIRD Lamp by SWNA for Libera...


A sculptural lamp inspired by the gracefulness of birds.
The Bird Lamp, a unique lig…

Conecto, A Modular Concrete ...


Urban street furniture designed with a modular build.
Seoul-based design studio Supe…

The CNVYR Chairs


A tongue in cheek collection that seats people on conveyor belts.
Designer Woojin Pa…

The Roller Jet


An ingenious, portable printer prototype that reduces paper waste.
While home printe…

The Play Table


A multifunctional design that turns from a ping pong table to a workstation.
Designe…

The PANO Beam Projector


A portable projector concept inspired by the silhouette of an SUV.
With more and mor…

The Arch Chair


A sculptural chair inspired by the simple elegance of an arch.
While clearly minimal…

The Hook Lamp


A modular pendant lamp inspired by outdoor markets.
Seoul-based industrial designer …

The Canvas Speaker


A minimalist Bluetooth speaker inspired by the purity of a blank canvas.
Designed by…

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