Hayoun Won MDes ’13 was the exhibition director of “KDesign Studio: Discovering Korean Beauty in Everyday Objects.” The exhibition occurred in a pop-up space in the heart of Paris, France, from July 25 to August 8, 2024. Coinciding with the Paris Olympics, Won curated 25 pieces that highlight the joy and wit of Korean design while conveying messages of celebration in honor of the Olympic season.
The exhibition reinterpreted traditional and cultural elements of small items, featuring scented wooden business card holders, Yut nori sets, and ordinary objects that often go unnoticed yet embody functionality and subtle beauty, such as keyrings, bottle openers, and bookmarks.
The KDesign Studio exhibition is available online through the @kdesignstudio_official Instagram account.
Photo courtesy of Hayoun Won.
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