DDP Design Collection 2019

Korean Traditional Artisans, Traditional Materials and Techniques > Modern Design Interpretation
The ‘DDP Design Collection 2019,’ hosted and organized by the Seoul Design Foundation, is a project that collaborates with Korean artisans to develop and mass-produce modern products utilizing traditional materials and techniques. The aim of this project is to interpret excellent Korean traditional materials and techniques in a modern way, thereby preserving tradition while exploring the possibilities of new design products.

This book emphasizes the excellence of Korean traditional materials and techniques through an in-depth exploration of traditional artisans. It comprehensively documents the newly developed products and their production processes, reinterpreted in a modern context. This book is produced in both Korean and English. The book aims not only to reach the Korean consumer market but also to widely promote its excellence and potential globally.

Consultant & Book Design Director
Daeki Shim of DAEKI and JUN served as a ‘CONSULTANT’ for the ‘DDP Design Collection 2019’ project, while also acting as the book design director for ‘DDP Design Collection 2019’ in his role as a designer.