Design Korea 2024: Showcasing the Boldest Designs of Korea at Maison&Objet
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Design Korea 2024: Showcasing the Boldest Designs of Korea at Maison&Objet
Design Korea 2024: Showcasing the Boldest Designs of Korea at Maison&Objet
Design Korea 2024: Showcasing the Boldest Designs of Korea at Maison&Objet August 22, 2024

Design Korea Pavilion at Maison&Objet September 2024, Smart Gift Hall

- Join us to explore 25 Korean brands presenting inspiring designs!

 

 

 

At the world-famous Maison&Objet 2024 trade fair in Paris, the DESIGN KOREA Pavilion showcases 25 leading Korean home essentials & living brands to present on the global stage.

 

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the Korean Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) join to host this exhibit. The curators have selected 25 brands presenting inspiring designs in furniture, tableware, jewelry, bags, and stationery. The DESIGN KOREA Pavilion can be found at the front entrance of the Smart Gift section (hall 2) throughout the five-day event from 5-9 September 2024.

 

 

Design Korea Pavilion @ Maison&Objet

 

● Opening Time: September 5th ~ 9th, 9:30am to 6:30pm

● Venue: A5 Hall 2 (Smart Gift), Paris Nord Villepinte

 

In support of the international expansion of Korean design companies, designers, and products, KIDP has decided to participate in the Maison&Objet exhibition for the third time, a world-renowned fair for consumer goods and design. In 2023, the exhibition attracted over 7,200 visitors, with approximately 670 buyers engaging in contract discussions with participating companies. Notably, this resulted in actual contracts with global partners such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Starbucks and etc.

 

At the Design Korea Pavilion, visitors can discover a variety of Korean design brands, each echoing the pop and vibrant color themes of the exhibition space.

Read more about our specially selected products below:

● Step into DESIGN KOREA Pavilion 2024 - ① Charming Gifts for Creative Minds

● Step into DESIGN KOREA Pavilion 2024 - ② Green Designs that Care

● Step into DESIGN KOREA Pavilion 2024 - ③ Explore the Beauty of Korean Pottery

 

 

Come find all of our 25 design brands at MOM website: Click Here

To learn about Korean designer exhibition in Marais during Paris design week: Click Here

 

 

 


 

 

 

● Heriter | https://heriter.co.kr

Heriter is a kitchenware brand inspired by the aesthetics and master craftsmanship of Korean tradition, offering products suitable for modern kitchens.

 

 

 

Signature kitchen knife and cutting board set

Heriter's signature set includes a chef's knife, paring knife, a walnut cutting board and a knife stand.

The Santoku-style kitchen knife is crafted by Master Im Jung-shin and uniquely designed by Heriter.

The cutting board & stainless-steel stand is seamless and holds blades with magnetic force, allowing hygienic keeping of the board and can hold various types of knives. It is designed to drain water from the surface of knives and cutting boards, so it also functions as a drying rack.

 

 

 

● RAWROW https://rawrow.com

RawRow crafts everyday tripwear for explorers whose everyday lives are into the uncharted.
Trips begin the moment you step outside, and our items are crafted for accompaniment with convenient storage and transportation.
 

 

 

R TRUNK ALUMINIUM 108L / 28"

This durable trunk, made from high-strength 6000 series aluminum alloy used in aviation and shipping, protects your belongings from impacts.
 
 
 
● life&COLLECT https://lifeandcollect.com
life&COLLECT is a design collective that practices art in our everyday lives.
They design art objects in collaboration with Korean and international artists who bring diverse perspectives and unique stories.
 

 

 

Pluffy Time Clock

The Pluffy Time Clock was made in collaboration with artist HONG Soi, who uses paint as a medium to connect language and gestures.
It serves as a practical art piece that brings aesthetic refreshment to daily life.
 
 
 
YLYL is a brand founded by a creative duo, meaning "young and intelligent minds for profit." YLYL create classical fine jewelry using materials with contrasting physical properties.
 

 

 

Savon Pop

Designed with inspiration from the organic shape and texture of soap (Savon) pieces, this kitsch smartphone accessory features an engraved YLYL logo.
The actual size and texture of soap have been recreated as a familiar everyday item: a smartphone stand, allowing users to experience humor and wit in their daily lives. Made from lightweight and durable Formica material, it is designed for long-lasting use.
 
 
 
● Piglab
Piglab is an upcycle design brand, dedicated to realizing sustainable ideas in products.
 

 

 

Snail Unboxing Cutter

The Snail Unboxing Cutter is a snail-shaped box cutter made from recycled scrap wood. Inspired by snails that can climb anywhere despite their slow pace, the cutter was conceived with the idea of having a convenient box cutter that can be attached anywhere it must be. It is versatile with package cutting, featuring an exclusively crafted ceramic blade with outstanding cutting effectiveness and durability. The magnetic attachment offers quick and convenient use, especially around building entrance, exits, or refrigerators.
 
 
 
● Play31 | https://play31design.com
Happy Play, Happy Children, Happy Earth. Play31 is a design company for children, specializing in sustainable play and learning tools. We develop toys and environmental education materials, reusing discarded materials.
 

 

STORii BUILDer Eco-Series
STORii BUILDer Eco-Series is an engaging play kit that inspires kids to care for the environment and
our planet. Dive into the wonders of the STORii BUILDer world, featuring three captivating chapters where you can meet creatures from different habitats. Bring these stories to life in miniature: color and assemble paper dolls to create your sustainable story world, nurturing a heart for our planet.
 
 
 
● STACKUP | https://stackup.co.kr
STACKUP develops multi-use lifestyle containers with modular structure and high-quality materials. The eco-friendly materials and container designs are made in-house for manufacture and sales.
 

 

Eco Plate Set
The plate set is made from PLA, a biodegradable material that is decomposed by microorganisms in the ground and disappears without leaving microplastics. The multi-purpose tableware set consists of a plate, bowl, cup, spoon, and fork.
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The art of Living, LIFE&COLLECT

LIFE&COLLECT is a design collective that practices the art of living.

We design 'living art' in collaboration with domestic artists who express various perspectives and stories. We dream of everyone encountering and collecting artistic pieces in their daily lives to live a richer life.

LIFE&COLLECT constructs a space-time of aesthetic thought together with creators, creating aesthetic inspiration in the familiar spaces and times of everyday life that can become dull at any moment.

Life & Collect welcomes collaborations from a variety of fields, including writers, brands, and companies.

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