SDIF 2024 <Forum Participation Experience>
Hello! This is Minseon Kim, a Supporter for the 2024 Seoul Design International Forum!
The 2024 Seoul Design International 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.
Despite facing design policy-related challenges during the planning and development of DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza), the landmark proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary, having welcomed over 100 million visitors.
It has truly become a symbol of Seoul's creative spirit.
(The special dialogue session continued with stories about DDP.)
The main session officially began with a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, President of Red Dot.
Session 1 featured speeches by Craig Kiner, Sang Lee, and Chris van Duijn.
Among them, Craig Kiner’s speech stood out to me the most.
He showcased iconic landmarks from various countries, explaining their roles in their respective cities.
His words about DDP’s future as an open space offering diverse experiences resonated deeply with me.
Following the second keynote speech by Birgit Mager, President of the Service Design Network, Session 2 featured presentations by speakers Jeffrey Koh and Kaya Kim.
Session 2 included talks by Jeffrey Koh and Kaya Kim. Personally, Kaya Kim’s speech was the most memorable.
She explained how AI is transforming the design industry, lowering barriers to entry, and enabling companies to use AI effectively. Her talk addressed topics that anyone interested in design would find intriguing and insightful.
Attending this event made me realize how DDP has overcome many challenges to become Seoul’s iconic landmark.
The fact that the Seoul International Design Forum is held at DDP is a powerful symbol of growth, development, and bold challenges.
Thank you for your continued interest and support for future editions of the Seoul International Design Forum.
This has been Minseon Kim, a supporter for the 2024 Seoul International Design Forum.
