'Incheon International Design Fair' Opens on the 25th in Songdo... Seeking Solutions to Social Issues like Environmental Pollution

The '2021 Incheon International Design Fair' opened on the 25th at Songdo Convensia in Incheon.
[Photo by Incheon Technopark]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The '2021 Incheon International Design Fair (INDEF)', which seeks solutions to various social issues through design, opened on the 25th at Songdo Convensia in Songdo International City.

Under the theme 'Design and Life, Green City Incheon', the event runs until the 28th and showcases design concepts addressing social issues such as environmental pollution.

At the 'Theme Pavilion', visitors can explore Incheon's waste management policies and future directions to overcome the increasingly severe global warming. Public institutions, companies, and universities in the Incheon area present various design contents aimed at combating marine pollution and other issues.

Additionally, the 'Corporate Pavilion' exhibits portfolio-centered project achievements of design-related companies in the Incheon region, allowing visitors to gauge the current status of Incheon's design industry.

The 'International Exchange Exhibition' features over 50 works by domestic and international university professors and renowned artists; the 'University Exhibition' displays works by current students and graduates from eight universities in the Incheon area; and the 'Emerging Artists Exhibition' awaits visitors with fresh and innovative works by young artists.

The citizen participation contest 'Design Concert', which seeks solutions to various social problems through design, presents 18 finalists selected from over 80 submissions. Awards for outstanding works are also planned.

The Incheon International Design Fair is hosted by Incheon City and jointly organized by Incheon Technopark (Incheon TP), the Incheon Design Enterprise Association, and the Incheon Industrial Design Association.

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