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Hyunseok Kang

MA work

MA work

Another Plastics

Emphasising the distinctive aspects of plastic through a unique innovative process. 

It is no exaggeration that we live in a plastic world. We are surrounded by the material and have become too familiar with it. An over abundance of plastic makes it easy to identify its negative aspects, especially in terms of mass production. However, there are many benefits to using plastic, many of which are overlooked. My unique process, positioned between mass production and individualised craft, highlights these beneficial aspects.

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  • Hyunseok Kang Profile
  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Design Products, 2014

  • Emphasising the distinctive aspects of plastic through a unique innovative process.

    It is no exaggeration that we live in a plastic world. We are surrounded by the material and have become too familiar with it. An over abundance of plastic makes it easy to identify its negative aspects, especially in terms of mass production. However, there are many benefits to using plastic, many of which are over looked. My unique process, positioned between mass production and individualised craft, highlights these beneficial aspects.

  • Degrees

  • Bachelor, Industrial Design, Kyungwon University, Seongnam, South Korea, 2009
  • Experience

  • Designer, GOTH Design, Seoul, 2009-11; Designer, LOOFEN, Seoul, 2009; Internship, Design IDC, Seoul, 2008; Internship, GE KOREA, Seoul, 2007
  • Exhibitions

  • Wool Modern, Ara Gallery, Seoul, 2013; From, City Gallery, Seoul, 2008; 101 Projects, COEX, Seoul, 2007
  • Awards

  • IF Product Design Award, 2014; PIN UP Design Award, 2013; GOOD Design, 2012; GOOD Design, 2011; International Public Design Awards, 2009; RED DOT Concept Design Award, 2009; Seoul Public Bench Design Award, 2009; SAMSUNG Portable Design Award, 2008; KYUNGWON Designer, 2007
  • Publications