ddp design fair

Connect is designed as a modular side table with the motif of Jenga blocks based on a visual concept of things stacked on top of each other. It has several spaces divided inside a square shape. Based on the goal to make a piece of furniture that stands firm at all times, not forgotten or discarded as time goes by, it is designed to be used in any space. It can be used from any angle, and it can be transformed into various shapes by stacking several pieces together. The product, which is characterized by flexible communication between the designer and maker, is transformable according to the user's intention and the characteristics of the space.

Designer Oh Songhee (darin)

“Since it was my first time participating in the DDP Design Fair, I had some concerns and felt a lot of pressure that I should do better, but I could learn many things by being paired with a maker that understood the direction I was pursuing. I was able to come up with a brilliant idea to make good use of the space structure since the maker provided thoughtful feedback on the structure, something I would have never thought of as a designer. We tried to put more emphasis on the meaning of “spending some time alone” than the design. As happiness grows with precious memories, I wanted to create a piece of furniture that becomes stronger and more desirable over time. Also, as we spend more time relaxing at home during of the COVID-19 pandemic, I tried to make a piece of furniture that always stands by my side and stands firm at all times. A piece of furniture, a side table, which can be used in a variety of ways depending on the user's intention. Since I am still learning a lot of things as a student studying design, I want to take part in many activities based on the things I am experiencing right now.”

Maker Lee Dajeong, Lee Sooyeon (mowol)

“I was more than excited to create a product from the perspective of a designer I was meeting for the first time through the DDP Design Fair, and this expectation was translated into a valuable sense of achievement after we unveiled our finished product. During the initial stage of collaboration, our initial design sketch had some structural shortcomings, so we talked things through with the designer and made some changes to create a stable structure without harming the design. I am sure that the product that has been created by thinking outside the box will give a new impetus and direction to mowol's designs in the future.”