Successful Completion of the 2021 'Korea+Sweden Young Design Awards' Ceremony

At the '2021 Korea+Sweden Young Design Awards' ceremony, event officials and award recipients posed together. [Photo by IKEA Korea]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] The 2021 'Korea+Sweden Young Design Award,' jointly hosted by IKEA Korea, the Embassy of Sweden in Korea, and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, awarded the final winners on the 8th, including Kim Da-yeon's 'Uju (Universe)', Seo Han-joo's 'Kkulbeol Nature Hotel (Bee Nature Hotel)', and Jeong Han-eol's 'Pyeongya Cheongtaek (Plain Blue House)'.

The Korea+Sweden Young Design Award is a design competition established to further activate exchanges between Korea and Sweden through design, increase interest in the design field, and contribute to nurturing young designers.

In its third year, 2021 was held under the theme 'Sustainable Design for a Better Future,' and winners were selected through the judging of a panel composed of 10 Korean and Swedish design experts and opinion leaders, evaluating creativity, aesthetics, thematic relevance, and impact.

Three works that demonstrated the power of design as a driving force to overcome the climate change crisis and open a better future were finally selected, and the winners are given opportunities to participate in various exhibitions and internship programs that will serve as a stepping stone to grow as global next-generation designers.

Frederik Johansson, CEO of IKEA Korea, said, "The originality of Korea's young designers for a better future of the Earth stood out through new and interesting works, and I am grateful for the passion shown by many through design," adding, "IKEA Korea will continue to spare no support so that more people can lead changes toward a sustainable future through design."

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