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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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[Photo News] Seoul seeks 'best sleeper'
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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[Design Forum] Seoul is city in an 'impossible place’
As one of the greatest architectural figures in modern times, Rem Koolhaas has designed structures that can be seen in major cities across the globe. Founder of the architecture firm OMA and a Harvard University professor, Koolhaas is widely considered one of the world’s most influential architects and is the mind behind the visually perplexing CCTV Headquarters building in Beijing as well as the Seoul National University Museum of Art. The architect, who was one of the keynote speakers at this
Arts & DesignNov. 27, 2014
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[Design Forum] Innovators discuss bridging gap between business and design
As part of the Herald Design Forum 2014, four leading experts in the fields of marketing and design gathered at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Seoul on Wednesday to share their insights during the Herald Design Premium Talk. This year’s talks featured two separate sessions under the theme “Design Changes the World ― Design Management and Design Storming.” The first session touched upon issues of corporate social responsibility and design innovation and was led by Alexander Schill, global chief creat
Arts & DesignNov. 27, 2014
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[Design Forum] Artist adorns cityscape with ‘love and peace’ messages
Chris Riggs, an American artist who is carving out a presence around the world with his works full of peace messages, came to Korea this week to speak at the Herald Design Forum 2014 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. Riggs visited the Herald Corp. building on Thursday to paint an interior wall on the theme of “love and peace,” which has made him an international tour de force to be reckoned with. Riggs also offered some poignant views on the art of community development, space exploration and
Social AffairsNov. 27, 2014
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[Design Forum] Chris Riggs paints mural in Herald Square
Chris Riggs works in Herald Square on Thursday. (The Korea Herald)Chris Riggs, a New York-based artist famous for creating the art toy “Dunny,” paints a mural on the wall of Herald Design Forum headquarters in Herald Square in Seoul on Nov. 27. Riggs creates art mostly with a single theme -- love and peace. He gave a lecture on art toys at the Herald Design Forum 2014 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Nov. 26. The theme of the mural is also love and peace.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
PerformanceNov. 27, 2014
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[Design Forum] Herald forum explores expanding role of design
World-renowned thinkers and practitioners of design on Wednesday explored the growing role of design in making human life richer, healthier and more sustainable in the fourth annual Herald Design Forum in Seoul. Top architect Rem Koolhaas, advertising guru Alex Schill and other prominent figures shared their vision, philosophy and professional knowledge at the nation’s largest conference on design held in Dongdaemun Design Plaza. “The biggest adversary of a good design is not a bad design, but a
Arts & DesignNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] A valuable platform for design vision, knowledge, philosophy: Park
The following is an unofficial translation of President Park Geun-hye’s congratulatory remarks for the Herald Design Forum 2014 ― Ed. I extend my sincerest congratulations on the opening of the Herald Design Forum 2014.Now in its fourth year, the forum has ceaselessly showcased fresh and innovative content every year to establish itself as a high-quality design festival.It also deserves praise for providing a valuable platform where world-renowned designers can share their vision, knowledge and
Social AffairsNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] Koolhaas, Paik expound on evolving profession of architecture
Architect Rem Koolhaas expressed his concerns about contemporary design turning into a surveillance system during a special lecture held as part of the Herald Design Forum 2014 in Seoul. In today’s globalized economy, digital technology, individualized culture and data-driven design that allows monitoring of the masses often put human freedom at risk, according to Koolhaas. “Design occurs at every level, how design can be simple and straight forward and how design can be complex, political, econ
CultureNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] ‘Sustainable design for the next generation’
How can designers design products or services that not only look beautiful, but deliver added value that can change the world?British product designer Matthew Cockerill finds the answer in designing products “with the end in mind.”“Designers make a product and sell the product but it’s usually somebody else’s job to recycle that. That causes the problem,” Cockerill said on Wednesday at a Herald Design Forum session on responsible design for sustainability.Cockerill, associate design director at
IndustryNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] An inspiration for aspirants
Inspiration-seeking designers attended a design forum in Seoul on Wednesday to listen to dignitaries from around the world explain how they drew up original ideas during their youth. Speakers included Rem Koolhaas, Matthew Cockerill, Alexander Schill and engineer-turned designer Daniel Kim, among the 10 experts who shared their thoughts at the annual Herald Design Forum, now in its fourth year.This year’s forum title is “Expanding the definition of design,” and will discuss the influence of desi
CultureNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] Mixing couture with ready-to-wear
In 1998, at age 21, Olivier Theyskens was already a darling of the fashion world. Ever since Madonna wore his dress to the year’s Golden Globes, his creations won many praises from fashion people around the world and the media. After wrapping up his own brand in 2001, he worked as creative director for Rochas from 2003 and then moved to Nina Ricci in 2006, both in Paris. In 2011, he moved to New York to work for Theory which he left in June. “It was like a systematic move every few years,” the d
Arts & DesignNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] Injecting new life into derelict structures
An abandoned elevated railway line is reborn into a lovely public garden. A derelict factory becomes a food cosmopolis, attracting not just local grocery shoppers, but also foreign tourists.The former is the High Line and the latter Chelsea Market. Both in Manhattan, New York, they are regarded as the most celebrated urban reuse projects of our time. The architects behind the two projects shared their experiences in Seoul, a city with noticeable design aspirations. Speaking at the Herald Digital
Arts & DesignNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] The true virtue of modern art
Chris Riggs, a New York-based artist who is best known for its art toy “Dunny,” on Wednesday stressed the power of modern art that changes the way people feel, think and act. “Modern art has no boundaries. If you can think it, you can make it happen,” he said. “Everyone is born an artist. I just continued to be an artist, making art my life’s work.”The 40-year-old artist was delivering a special lecture during the Herald Design Forum 2014 that was held at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza.A former
Arts & DesignNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] Adding familiar vibe to most special occasions
How to throw a party that is unforgettable, fun and classy?Celebrated caterer Peter Callahan, who has catered some of the finest events for Martha Stewart, Barack Obama, Vera Wang and many more A-listers, offers his food for thought: “shrink it.”He is known for specializing miniature versions of deserts and American comfort food favorites, including mini-burger, finger-sized tacos with mini Patron bottle margarita and teensy lobster rolls, starting the mini-food craze in New York. Peter Callaha
Arts & DesignNov. 26, 2014
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[Design Forum] Advertising guru cites open-mindedness as first condition for creativity
Alex Schill, the global chief creative officer and a partner of Serviceplan Group, loves to challenge his juniors. Whenever his younger associates succeed in a project that he did not approve of in the beginning, he grants them a bonus. “That happens quite often and I do lose a lot of money,” Schill said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Monday. Schill, who holds 50 Cannes Lions, including two Grand Prix in 2012 and 2013, believes admitting to his failures has helped him become more creat
Arts & DesignNov. 25, 2014
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[Design Forum] Herald Design Market embraces healthy lifestyles
The Herald Design Market will kick off its five-day run at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Wednesday to promote healthier lifestyles by connecting the fields of architecture, fashion and food. Under this year’s theme of “Design Your Life NOW,” a total of 63 up-and-coming artists and food companies will showcase their works, said Herald Corp., the organizer of the event. NOW stands for Natural, Organic and Well-being ― the key ingredients for a healthy yet fun life, they said.“At a glance, foo
IndustryNov. 25, 2014
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[Design Forum] How design affects us
A couple asked architect Cho Min-suk to build “the most unique house in the world” in the scenic area of Heyri in Paju, a town near the border with North Korea. The couple believed that the design of their house would affect their children’s behavior and thinking. “The couple told me they didn’t want their kids to grow up in a thicket of identical-looking box-like apartments and have the same viewpoints with others,” said Cho at the press preview of his architecture exhibition on Tuesday. Expert
Arts & DesignNov. 25, 2014
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[Design Forum] Herald Premium Talk to bridge leading designers and audiences
Herald Premium Talk to bridge designers and audiences The 2014 Herald Design Forum will hold a premium talk, focusing on the link between design and business, that will bring some of the world’s most creative minds to share their new ideas with Korean audiences.The Herald Design Premium Talk will feature brief lectures by two distinguished innovators in advertisement Alex Schill and Park Seo-won and two prominent fashion designers Olivier Theyskens and Lie Sang Bong.Schill and Park will talk abo
Arts & DesignNov. 25, 2014
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[Design Forum] Creative minds flock to Herald Design Forum
The fourth edition of the Herald Design Forum is bringing together the world’s most prominent designers and industry experts in Seoul to discuss innovations driven by design thinking. Gurus in architecture, product design, fashion, urban design and art toys will give lectures and lead discussions between industry experts and Korean audiences. Here are brief introductions of the key speakers at the 2014 Herald Design Forum, to be held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Nov. 26. Rem Koolha
Arts & DesignNov. 23, 2014
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[Design Forum] ‘Bringing emotion to people’
Belgian fashion designer Olivier Theyskens debuted in the high fashion world with a much-praised show for Rochas in 2003. Imbued with Parisian elegance, Theysken’s creations were regarded as a redefinition of haute couture, as he made it relevant to younger people. His fresh take on fashion continued when he moved to Nina Ricci in 2006 and to Theory in 2011 as creative director. His creations fascinated many young women who wanted to look chic and sleek while retaining a feminine and romantic am
Arts & DesignNov. 19, 2014
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[Design Forum] Fast fashion meets designer names, changes consumer trends
This is the fifth in a weekly series that examines the expanding role of design in the run-up to the Herald Design Forum 2014 on Nov. 26. ― Ed.Over 300 people from their 20s to their 60s camped out in the rain in front of an H&M store in Myeong-dong, downtown Seoul, in the early morning of Nov. 6.Some were office workers who took a day off to stay up all night in the queue.With tents and sleeping bags on the streets, they were there to get a piece of “Al Wang,” (“Wang” means king in Korean) thei
Arts & DesignNov. 19, 2014