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SDIF 2024 Sketch Video

This is a sketch video capturing the vibrant scenes of the 2024 Seoul International Design Forum.

Reborn as a Vibrant Play Space for All Generations... 'Seongsu 1 Play Park' Opens

- On Monday the 16th, the Second Edition of Seoul’s Active Design Landmark… A New Play Space Offering Daily Vitality and Fun - A Circular Walking Trail for All Generations to Enjoy, Offering Dynamic Experiences While Strolling Along the ‘Wave-shaped Hill’ - Designed with Citizen Safety as the Top Priority… Features Include Slip-resistant Surfaces, Gentle Slopes, and Accessibility for Mobility-impaired Individuals - The City Aims to Create an ‘Attractive and Healthy Space’ Offering Fun and Unique Experiences Year-round.

SDIF 2024 Main Event <Reflections on Mr. Criag Kiner's Speech>

The Seoul Design International Forum featured many insightful programs, and among them, I was particularly inspired by the presentation “Dongdaemun Design Plaza: Trends and the Future” by Craig Kiner, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). This year marks the 10th anniversary of DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza), designed by Zaha Hadid and the ZHA team. DDP stands as a landmark of Seoul, featuring a futuristic curved design located at the heart of the city.

SDIF 2024 Main Event <Reflections on Dr. Birgit Mager's Keynote Speech>

This year marked the 5th edition of the Seoul Design International Forum, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, focusing on “Designing the Future of Sustainable Cities.” I attended the 2024 Seoul Design International Forum held on Wednesday, November 27, at DDP Art Hall 2. There were many outstanding speakers, but I would like to share my thoughts about Birgit Mager, President of the Service Design Network.

SDIF 2024 Main Event <Reflections on Prof. Dr. Peter Zec's Keynote Speech>

Hello! I’m Seo balgeum, a supporter of the 2024 Seoul Design International Forum (SDIF). Have you heard of the Seoul Design International Forum? It’s an annual event hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens through thoughtful design policies. These efforts continuously shape both the present and future of Seoul. This year, SDIF 2024 was held at Art Hall 2 of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) under the theme: “Designing the City of the Future.”

SDIF 2024 <Forum Participation Experience>

This is Minseon Kim, a Supporter for the 2024 Seoul International Design Forum! The 2024 Seoul International Design Forum kicked off with an opening speech by Oh Se-hoon, Mayor of Seoul. In his remarks, he shared the journey Seoul has taken to become a global design city.

Mayor Oh Se-hoon's design-driven approach is making Seoul an even more appealing city on the global stage.

A Global Forum was held to enhance the value of Seoul's design initiative led by Mayor Oh Se-hoon and explore the role and future development direction of Seoul as a world design capital and a leading design city. World-renowned design experts, including Dr. Prof. Peter Zec, CEO of Red Dot, and Craig Kiner, Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, who designed DDP, emphasized the role of design in shaping a sustainable urban future.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): A Hub for Art, Design, and Exhibitions

What is Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)? DDP was designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid. It serves as a space where design trends are shared, promoted, and initiated. It also provides a platform for cultural exchange, offering visitors diverse and enriching experiences.

Healing Space Completed with Design: Yeoui Roll Park!

The "Yeoui Roll Park," which opened in April, is a boundary-free space for play, exercise, and relaxation. It serves as a new concept of community sports space where people of all ages and abilities, regardless of disability, can come together to enjoy and engage in physical activities. Today, I’d like to introduce you to Yeoui Roll Park, located in Yeouido.

How about a run after work? The Runner's Station inside Yeouinaru Station, a hot place for runners, is now open!

Hello! This is Seo ballgeum, the supporters of the 2024 Seoul Design International Forum! Running is really becoming super popular these days! You can see it being discussed in a fun way on TV shows, and since it doesn't require much equipment—just some simple workout clothes—it’s an easy and convenient exercise for many people to enjoy. Running is definitely on the rise as a favorite activity for a lot of people now!

Picnic Pool Experience in Ichon Hangang Park for Everyone

Are you aware of the 2024 Seoul Design International Forum happening on November 27th (Wednesday)? The forum will be held under the theme "Designing the City of the Future: The Future of Sustainable Cities and Design," focusing on urban design for the city of Seoul and its citizens.

"How can design change the city?"… Pre-registration opens for the 'Seoul International Design Forum’

"How can design change the city?"… Pre-registration opens for the 'Seoul International Design Forum’ - The city will host the '2024 Seoul Design International Forum' on November 27th (Wed) at DDP, with renowned domestic and international speakers. - Peter Zec, Founder and CEO of Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG, and Birgit Mager, President of the Service Design Network, will be among the speakers. - A special discussion between Seoul Mayor Oh, Se-hoon and international invited speakers will be held on the theme of 'Landmarks, the Engine of Urban Competitiveness.' - Pre-registration starts on November 7th (Thu), and anyone interested in design is welcome to participate. - The city expects this to be a meaningful opportunity to contemplate and discuss the power and role of design together.

Enjoying Hangang Park with a light, breezy hammock and a shaded chair

Hello! I'm *Chwieopppogaegi*, a supporter for the 2024 Seoul Design International Forum. In this post, I’d like to introduce the Ttukseom Hanul Hanul Hammock and shaded chairs. Have you heard of the Hanul Hanul Hammock? It’s part of a fun design space created by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, located in Ttukseom Hangang Park, which will be the venue for the Seoul International Garden Show 2024. This "Hanul Hanul" space was designed with fun design elements and offers a unique resting area. It uses the park’s landscape and net materials to create a hammock-style resting space. "Seoul's Fun Design" aims to bring new discoveries, joyful communication, and sensory enjoyment to citizens' daily lives, making the city more vibrant and attractive by providing fresh and engaging experiences.

Enjoy a leisurely garden city on a hammock and net chair at Ttukseom 'haneulhaneul'!

- A hammock-style resting area made with net material will make its debut at the Seoul International Garden Show 2024 for the autumn season. - Modular fun designs, allowing citizens to experience them in their daily lives, will be implemented at Ttukseom Hangang Park until October 31st. - With flexible facilities that can be installed in various locations, it is expected that people can fully enjoy the leisurely autumn atmosphere in the garden. - The city will continue to develop and expand fun designs so that more citizens and tourists can experience them.

“Let’s enjoy a hassle-free picnic”Seoul City Creates Inclusive Picnic Space at Ichon Hangang Park

- Creation of a family-friendly waterfront leisure space for various activities such as rest, play, and cultural enjoyment. - Implementation of universal design with rounded edges on facilities to ensure safety for children and other users. - Improvement of access roads and widening to facilitate access for people with disabilities, including wheelchair and stroller users. - Development of the nation's first universal design guidebook for waterfront spaces, featuring image-based guidelines for entrances, passageways, and other areas. - The city is working to expand universal design in waterfront spaces so that citizens can enjoy "everyday fun."

Seoul Metropolitan Government Unveils New Brand Identity (BI) for 'Design City Seoul’

- New four-color BI symbolizes Seoul's landscape (exterior, Han River), as well as "companionship" and "charm - Developed to improve the status of 'Design City Seoul' and align with global standards - Utilization of UNESCO Creative Cities Network logo, design business promotional items and souvenirs, etc. - Seoul Metropolitan Government will "effectively communicate its identity as a design city and raise its international profile"

Citizen paintings transformed into moving media art, Gwanghwamun Square Hatchyard Media Wall exhibition

- Media art created through citizen participation is on display from 7.1.(Mon), 08~22 daily. - 18 flat images selected from the citizen contest are being presented in a film with motion graphics technology. - Following the spring exhibition, there will be a wealth of ‘Hatch and Soul Friends’ content and citizen participation events for the summer.

How about running after work? The Runner’s Station opens at Yeouinaru Station, the holy land for runners

- On the 21st (Tue), the opening of ‘Subway Station Innovation Project – Fun Station No.1’ - Utilizing spaces of two floors of the station, around 60 storage lockers, changing rooms, power rooms, and experience zones will be created - Operating various experiential programs such as stretching, posture correction digital coaching , and running course ranking boards - Starting this year with stations like Jayang, Ttukseom, and Sindang, plans are underway to add 10 more Fun Stations including City Hall and Munjeong Stations next year