Design meets culinary culture in a new international contest: "Designer's Table. Promoted by KOFICE (Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange), this competition invites young Italian and Korean designers to reinterpret kitchen objects in an innovative way, combining aesthetics and functionality. The selected projects will be exhibited at Seoul and Milan by 2025offering the winners important international visibility.
A unique opportunity for young designers
The initiative is part of the '2024-2025 Year of Cultural Exchange between Korea and Italy'a project that aims to strengthen artistic and creative cooperation between the two countries. Registrations are open from 17 March to 21 April 2024and the competition is open to young designers aged between 20 and 39 years, active in the fields of design and crafts, with a good knowledge of English.
Reinterpreting table design
The aim of the contest is to explore and reinvent typical elements of Italian and Korean culinary culture. Aspiring participants are called upon to propose new concepts for crockery, plates, cutlery and glasses, merging tradition and innovation through a Craft & Design.
International awards and opportunities
The six competition winners will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in an exclusive mentoring cycle and workshops with industry experts.
- Exhibiting their projects in two international exhibitions: at the Seoul Design Festival (12-20 November 2025) and to Milan, at Corso Como 10 (20-30 November 2025).
How to participate
Registration is free of charge and takes place online, respecting the established deadlines. For more details and to send your application, please visit the official competition website: http://www.design.co.kr/event.
KOFICE: promoting design and cultural exchange
KOFICE, organiser of the contest, is an institution supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea. Its mission is to foster international cultural exchange through events, networking and professional training programmes.
Useful contacts
For further information and press kit requests, please contact the press office Encanto Public Relations:
- Maria Cristina Cadario - 3485430217 - [email protected]
- Monica Renna - 3476851119 - [email protected]
An unmissable opportunity for young designers who want to make their mark on the international design scene through a creative dialogue between Italy and Korea!
