just released was worlddesignmarket.com, an ever growing collection of design firms and products. this is an ambitious step forward in promoting korean design and international talent. launched by the seoul city government the website provides information on upcoming and acclaimed designers /companies by operating a database of about 4,500 design projects and 10,000 portfolio images. the aim is to become a major marketplace where design professionals engage with companies and the general public.
the site operates operates in association with designboom.com, core77.com and materia.nl.
‘utan doll’ by yasuki senda
‘sandwich sponge’ by jaewon yang
‘paper twist’ by eunhak kim design studio
‘fairytale’ by i3 lab
‘want/need’ glass by inna alesina