Ulleungdo Opens Its Future Through Design... "Ulleung Ollang Exhibition ? Design Ulleung Exploration Life" Held

Graduation Projects by the Department of Content Design Convergence at Handong Global University
Presenting the DNA and Potential of Ulleungdo's Future Design

The volcanic island of Ulleungdo has begun its transformation from an ordinary tourist destination into a design island with future value.

The “Ulleung Ollang Exhibition - Design Ulleung Exploration Life,” organized by Ulleung County and the Department of Content Design Convergence at Handong Global University, opened with great fanfare at the Hanmaeum Hall in Ulleung County on November 27.

Ulleung Ollang Exhibition Design Ulleung Exploration Life Held. Provided by Ulleung County

This exhibition serves as the 2025 graduation exhibition for the Department of Design at Handong Global University. It was planned to reinterpret Ulleungdo’s regional identity through design and to explore sustainable strategies for cultural and tourism revitalization.

The exhibition featured booths for 12 graduation projects, enriching the event. The booths were divided into themes such as branding of local specialties, public environment design, and tourism revitalization, showcasing a variety of designs utilizing Ulleungdo’s nature, culture, and local products.

In particular, this exhibition was designed not only as a showcase of graduation projects but also to present the potential of design for the development of the Ulleungdo region. Students from the Department of Design at Handong Global University, based on an in-depth understanding of Ulleungdo gained during the production of their graduation works, uncovered the region’s potential through design and proposed practical measures to revitalize tourism.

The opening ceremony on November 27 was attended by Nam Han-gwon, Mayor of Ulleung County, members of the Ulleung County Council, Professor Lee Jin-gu of the Department of Design at Handong Global University, as well as about 50 local residents and tourists, adding to the excitement. The subsequent seminar included presentations on the students’ branding processes and a discussion session involving both Ulleung residents and students.

A representative from the Department of Design at Handong Global University stated, “We hope that this exhibition will allow Ulleungdo and Handong Global University to present a new model for regional development through collaboration,” adding, “We will continue to promote design education that grows together with the local community and strive to contribute to the advancement of regional design.”

Mayor Nam Han-gwon remarked, “This exhibition was an opportunity to directly experience the passion and creative design works of Handong Global University students and to gain a new perspective on Ulleungdo. Through this exhibition, we will actively support Ulleungdo’s leap forward with creative designs that reflect the unique characteristics of the region.”

The “Ulleung Ollang Exhibition - Design Ulleung Exploration Life” offered a unique opportunity to glimpse the future of Ulleungdo through design. The exhibition will continue with a second round at Hanmaeum Hall for five days from December 8 to December 12.

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