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May 22, 2026Journal of Basic Design & Art

The Craft-Oriented Qualities of Design Auteurism in South Korea in the 2010s

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MSMin Kyung Seo

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Overview

Uncovers craft-oriented traits in design auteurism, highlighting their impact in South Korea's 2010s design scene.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the craft-oriented qualities found in design auteurism in South Korea during the 2010s.
  • Literature review of articles, portfolios, social media, books, and exhibition catalogs from the 2010s
  • Analysis of the evolution of design auteurism before and after the 2010s
  • Identification of three types of craft orientation: collaboration with artisans, modern application of tradition, and emphasis on handmade aesthetics.
  • Designers collaborated with artisans, showcasing works that combined traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.
  • Contemporary applications of traditional craft methods, like lacquer and hanji, indicated a trend towards modernization in design.
  • Emphasis on handmade characteristics distinguished works from mass-produced items, resonating with current trends in materiality.

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Min Kyung Seo (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff3d9d674f7c03778cb19https://doi.org/10.47294/ksbda.27.2.27
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