Beomkwan Kim | Prof. University of Ulsan Jury Member, Asia Design Prize         Architecture has always spoken of its era through materials. Stone symbolized permanence, steel accelerated industry, and concrete completed the speed of the modern city. What, then, does the wood we are rediscovering today signify?   We already possess a culture of timber architecture. Sungnyemun in ...

INDEX offers a more dimensional view of the design landscape across Asia by introducing design studios and companies that demonstrate clear design philosophies and notable achievements. Spanning graphic design, branding, spatial design, product, digital, and motion, INDEX focuses on emerging practices and looks beyond portfolios to examine how they work, where their ideas come from, and what they ...

Professor Minhyoung Lee Induk University       On February 24, 2022, armed conflict began between Russia and Ukraine. Tanks crossed the border, missiles struck cities, and countless people died. And designers picked up their pens. Posters were created, shared on social media, and spread across the world. The blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag, doves of peace, collapsed buildings, childr...

CVO Chad Song Founder of  Crack the Nuts       Organic is inefficient. Yields are lower, costs are higher, certification is demanding, and supply chains are complex. Expansion is slow and prices are expensive. In markets such as the global food industry, where scale and efficiency define competitiveness, organic production is not an attractive option. That is why many companies produce �...

  Beom Kwan Kim Professor, University of Ulsan       “Professor Beom Kwan Kim is an architect and researcher whose work connects ways of thinking across different scales. After studying industrial design, he went on to study architecture at the Architectural Association in London, further developing his approach to integrating design thinking with architectural practice. His work has c...

  Eric Chan Co-Founder, O&O Studio       “Founded in Hong Kong in 2018, the practice led by Eric Chan explores architecture, interiors, public installations, furniture, and product design through a philosophy of “de-stylisation and localisation.” Operating between Hong Kong and Shanghai, the studio approaches each project not through imposed aesthetics but through contextual in...

  YiChung Lee (also known as SeungHyun Lee) Head of Segai Design Lab       “Based between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, YiChung Lee (also known as SeungHyun Lee) is an industrial designer with eight years of experience, currently serving as Head of Segai Design Lab and Chief Design Officer of Segai Innovation Technology Holdings Limited. Rooted in the rigor of Korean design culture and expan...

  Kookie Santos Independent Designer · Creative Director       “Kookie is a Filipino designer whose practice begins with a simple belief: creating with intention is an act of care. From shaping the early years of Serious Studio to leading craft across global teams at Canva, her journey has been defined by curiosity, courage, and a willingness to stay close to the unknown. Now working ...

  Beomkwan Kim | Prof. University of Ulsan Jury Member, Asia Design Prize         Architecture has always spoken of its era through materials. Stone symbolized permanence, steel accelerated industry, and concrete completed the speed of the modern city. What, then, does the wood we are rediscovering today signify?   We already possess a culture of timber architecture. Sungnyemun in ...

INDEX offers a more dimensional view of the design landscape across Asia by introducing design studios and companies that demonstrate clear design philosophies and notable achievements. Spanning graphic design, branding, spatial design, product, digital, and motion, INDEX focuses on emerging practices and looks beyond portfolios to examine how they work, where their ideas come from, and what they ...

Professor Minhyoung Lee Induk University       On February 24, 2022, armed conflict began between Russia and Ukraine. Tanks crossed the border, missiles struck cities, and countless people died. And designers picked up their pens. Posters were created, shared on social media, and spread across the world. The blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag, doves of peace, collapsed buildings, childr...

CVO Chad Song Founder of  Crack the Nuts       Organic is inefficient. Yields are lower, costs are higher, certification is demanding, and supply chains are complex. Expansion is slow and prices are expensive. In markets such as the global food industry, where scale and efficiency define competitiveness, organic production is not an attractive option. That is why many companies produce �...