Join Us for Design Miami’s First Exhibition in Seoul
Preview DayBy Invitation Only
Monday, Sep 1
VIP Preview: 11am–5pm
Public Show Days
Public Exhibition Days:
Tuesday Sep 2–Sunday Sep 14
10am—8pm
Location
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
281 Eulji-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Curatorial Theme
Design Miami.In Situ | Seoul 2025
Curator
Hyeyoung Cho
“This Design Miami.In Situ exhibition comes at the perfect moment: when Korean culture—spanning music, food, art, design, and craft—is thriving as a global trendsetter.”
Illuminated: A Spotlight on Korean Design —Inspired by the Korean word “조명 (jo-myeong)”, meaning to illuminate, the exhibition has been curated to showcase Korean design. Dedicated to exploring the innovative craft and influence held by each designer on show, the exhibition will platform the design voices and figures who have shaped the Korean collectible design landscape—from local roots, to global recognition.
Design Talks Program | Illuminated: A Spotlight on Korean Design (UTC+9)
Tuesday Sep 2
Jen Roberts
CEO, Design Miami
Hyojung Kim
Director of Gallery Sklo and Vice Chairman of Operating Committee of Kiaf SEOUL
Simon Stewart
Founder and Director, Charles Burnand Gallery
Zesty Meyers
Co-founder and Principal, R & Company
Hyeyoung Cho
Curator, Illuminated: A Spotlight on Korean DesignModerator
A Landmark Location
Dongdaemun Design Plaza Founded in 2009, the Seoul Design Foundation is dedicated to advancing Seoul’s design industry and cultivating a vibrant design culture, with the iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) at its core. By managing the DDP and implementing a wide range of design-focused projects and programs, the Foundation strives to transform Seoul into a sustainable, future-oriented city where innovative design enriches daily life.
