Building on its 20-year partnership with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Hyundai Card has opened the world's first MoMA Bookstore in Apgujeong, Seoul. "MoMA Bookstore at Hyundai Card" is a unique space curated by MoMA, featuring over 1,100 books, including exhibition catalogs and over 200 titles on contemporary art, design, and architecture. The MoMA Bookstore is an art platform for all who pursue artistic sensibilities. In addition to books carefully selected by MoMA curators, the store also offers iconic accessories and lifestyle products from the MoMA Design Store.
Netflix will open new offline spaces for fans, "Netflix House," in Philadelphia and Dallas this year. This marks a significant move for Netflix, which has grown primarily through its streaming service, as it enters the offline experiential entertainment market in earnest. The Philadelphia location will open on November 12th at the King of Prussia Mall, and the Dallas location will open on December 11th at the Galleria Dallas. A third location is planned for 2027 on the Las Vegas Strip. Admission is free, and […]
Elon Musk's "Tesla Diner" has opened in Los Angeles. This burger and fries restaurant is more than just a restaurant; it's a technologically complex space featuring a movie theater, a Supercharger charging station, and robots serving customers. With a "retro-futurism" concept, Tesla Diner is overseen by renowned chef Eric Greenspan, offering a modern take on classic American diner fare like the Tesla Burger, chicken and waffles, and epic bacon. Prices range from $4 to $15, […]
The iconic cultural space on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France, has reopened to the public after a four-year renovation. Led by Châtillon Architects, the project is the largest restoration in the 120-year history of the building, which was built for the 1900 World’s Fair. The restoration work began with the unveiling of the glass atrium, the Nave, the centerpiece of the building, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The entire 77,000-square-metre area of the building has since been renovated […]
Maison Heler, designed by world-renowned designer Philippe Starck, has opened in the Les Intérêtres district of Metz, France. The hotel is based on the life of Manfred Heler, a character invented by Starck himself. He grew up an orphan and met with a bizarre fate: his house, garden, and even his chair all ascended into the sky. This story is told in Starck's novel, The Discreet Life of Manfred Heler, and Maison Heler is based on this […]
Design Compass shared news about the world's best designs and how they can help create better experiences. From brands with new faces to experiences innovated through technology, to creative and engaging objects. As 2024 draws to a close, we've compiled a list of the most talked-about stories from each month. January's Copilot App Release: Free GPT4 Microsoft recently released the Copilot app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Copilot is OpenAI's […]
CJ Foodville has unveiled the "Durumi Bunsik" brand, a collaboration with design studio mhtl. Jeil Jemyunso, located in N Seoul Tower, will be selling snacks under the name "Durumi Bunsik." Last year, Jeil Jemyunso opened "Mugyoju Jemyunso" in Mugyo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, showcasing a concept store focused on a la carte dishes and traditional liquor. This new Durumi Bunsik appears to be operating in a similar fashion. Durumi Bunsik's signature menu item is the "Janchi Set," featuring kimbap, tteokbokki, sweet and sour chicken, fish cake soup, and a beverage. While enjoying the panoramic view of Seoul, […]
Episode Yongsan 241 opened on May 29th. It is a premium co-living house located in a station area with a view of the Han River. Episode is a corporate officetel built by SK D&D, and Yongsan 241 is the 7th Episode after Sinchon, Gangnam, Seocho, Suyu, and Seongsu. The number 241 refers to the combined number of households, common spaces, and experience spaces. I received a tour by Red Bus Backman, who studies Episode's UX, as a good opportunity. I could feel the delicate heart that designed the experience of the residents […]
The 22nd Seoul Design Festival will be held for four days from Wednesday, December 20th to Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. It will be open weekdays from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, closing 30 minutes earlier at 6 PM on Saturdays. The Seoul Design Festival is a design exhibition that opened in 2002, building on the content of the monthly magazine "Design," published since 1976, and the design industry's network. This year, a diverse range of designers, including various design brands, young designers, and illustrators, participated. Directly through the medium […]
On October 15, Gwanghwamun's wall stand and plaque were restored. To announce and commemorate the completion of the restoration of Woldae and its signboard, which had been promoted since 'Rediscovering Gwanghwamun's original appearance' in 2006, an event was held with the slogan 'Gwanghwamun Woldae's new path'. Stories related to Gwanghwamun were shared, and a 'Gwanghwa Light' lighting ceremony, opening ceremony, and parade were held. 👁️ Designer's Eye Woldae was the passageway through which kings and royal family members entered and exited Gwanghwamun Gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace when they held ceremonies or visited. High stands on both sides […] ]
Flap Seoul is an editorial shop that produces, sells, and collaborates on a variety of products based on underground art, new brands, hot rod style, and Hongdae subculture. We plan live performances and goods with indie bands and invite overseas artists to hold exhibitions. This is a place that collects and sells custom products from local artists that cannot be found anywhere else, as well as a variety of fashion, paintings, art toys, and accessories. While running a bar, I went to an editing shop […] ]
Graphic design studio Everyday Practice held an exhibition to celebrate its 10th anniversary. It will be on display for one month from April 7th to April 30th. 'Daily practice is a small community that thinks about what role design should play and what it can do in the reality we live in today. Although it is based on graphic design, we are exploring various design methodologies that do not limit ourselves to flat work.' […] ]
