Designers Party

Unveils E4U Concept Personal Vehicle : Hyundai

(DP) — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:41:59 +0900

Hyundai's E4U (the four E's are Egg, Evolution, Electricity and Eco-friendliness) has a rotating front "sphere" allowing the 180-pound vehicle to go in any direction. Meanwhile, the vehicle, which includes a helmet that apparently doubles as the top of the "egg," has 500-watt motor that delivers a top speed of about 18 miles per hour. It's sort of like a Segway with a shell.

Efficient personal transport vehicles aren’t exactly a pristine example of new technology — they’ve been around for a while. Motorized scooters, mopeds, and the immortal Segway have all tried their hand at improving the way humans make their daily travels. None have caught on in any major way, though.

New York City is filled with people irritatedly waiting for subways, irritatedly attempting to catch cabs, or irritatedly rushing toward their destination on foot. Everyone’s late everywhere, and it’s not really their fault — they just don’t have a reliable way to get around. At the Seoul Motor Show this year, Hyundai debuted a concept for its personal mobility vehicle (PMV), the E4U. Though it’s shaped like an egg with training wheels sticking out of the back — certainly difficult to chain to a bike rack — the E4U is aimed to be an efficient vehicle for personal transport.

The eggmobile can maneuver in any direction even though its motor only moves in one. What makes this possible is, rather than a traditional tire, the E4U uses a semisphere that can rotate in all directions; it’s riding around on a ball. When the top of the semisphere is touching and vertically aligned to the ground, the vehicle moves by rotating the semisphere horizontally.

Since the vehicle sits atop and is able to move due to what is a multidirectional ball, the two training wheels prevent the E4U from spinning uncontrollably. In order to move the vehicle in any direction without hindrance from the training wheels, the E4U simply tilts in a direction, lifting the wheels up off the floor. If that sounds complex, it works similarly to the way a helicopter works. Imagine the semisphere as the blades, and the training wheels as the tail rotor.

Menswear Spring Summer 2013 Paris : Wooyoungmi

(DP) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:07:22 +0900

Menswear Spring Summer 2013 Paris

Menswear Spring Summer 2013 Paris

Wooyoungmi

RE ESTABLISHING SHOT: Seung woo Back

(DP) — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:22:34 +0900

RS-#001, 150 x 202cm, Digital print, 2012

RS-#001, 150 x 202cm, Digital print, 2012, detail

RS-#002, 150 x 215cm, Digital print, 2012

RS-#002, 150 x 215cm, Digital print, 2012, detail

Like languages, visual images are often used as symbols to convey meaning. Photographs, in particular, are the closest representation of symbols used in society because photographs can virtually turn actuality into reality. At the same time, photography is a medium that records events taking place at a particular time and in specific settings. From family photos to face pictures used in IDs, every photograph involves capturing the moment. Even if it is used as a recording medium by the most ruthless power or regime, photography never fails to evoke compassion. This potential for duality in photography constantly collides throughout my works.

Seung woo Back

LONDON FASHION WEEK AW13 : J. JS LEE

(DP) — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:35:52 +0900

LONDON FASHION WEEK AW13 , Runway photography: Elise Rose

Comfy warm winter wear for J.JS Lee with pastel wools in lilac, mint and faded baby pinks. The AW13 collection was a celebration of innovative knitwear that is inspired by native African tribes.

The oversized A-line silhouette was used a lot in a very sophisticated way with a seamless finishing. The front and back hemlines of the skirts were of different lengths while the dresses were tucked in at the waist. The sleek black dresses really contrasted with the oversized T-shirt and jumpers to create a powerful play. And somehow she made turtlenecks look interesting again. The signature collars and shoes of the Korean born designer were absolutely as great as ever. The open oxfords were decorated with a hint of fabric complementing the looks. Beauty was minimal with sweet soft pink lips and straight hair.

Absolutely new were the bags, a capsule collection in collaboration with Minor Term. This entails a clutch, shoulder bag and backpack made from cow skin.

AUTUMN WINTER 2012

Resort 2012 collection

J. JS LEE

Mysterious Assemblages : Eva eun-sil han

(DP) — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:56 +0900

phase of the moon . 2010 40cm x 55.5cm mixed media on paper

phase of the moon . 2010 collage, low-density polyethylene 37cm x 27cm x 15cm

measured emotions . 2009-2010

My work has involved the creation of conceptually based psychological objects and I use many geometric lines which helps me express my subconscious mind.

We can see people’s face emotions but how about if we can measure their emotions through shapes of geometry? Our emotions play an important role throughout the span of our lives because they enrich virtually all of our waking moments with either a pleasant or an unpleasant quality. I was wonder if we can measure our emotions with shapes of geometry.

To realize this emotional state in geometric shapes, I use many other type of colors and patterns papers cutting out images from magazines or vintage books using collage technique with mixed media such as oil painting or an acrylic.

brainwash

Eva Eun-Sil Han was born in Korea where she lived for 27 years. She was first introduced to collage in primary school. As a child she loved to play with papers, like “drawing paper, paper dolls, cutting them out, making their outfits.” She studied for two years at the Design Institute of Graphic Art in Seoul, Korea and one year at the L’Atelier d’Art de la Grange des Champs, Belgium.

Eva Eun-Sil Han

Sexual humorous : Tae seok Kang

(DP) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:39:24 +0900

Sexual humorous

This collection explores narratives of sexual human body and addresses the question of palpable sensations that manifest from the sexual instinct of a human being and the range of sexiness from subtle to extreme.

Tae seok Kang

Visual Illusion Through Textile S/S 2013 : Emily Seulki Uhm

(DP) — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:13:22 +0900

Visual Illusion Through Textile S/S 2013

Visual Illusion Through Textile S/S 2013

Visual Illusion Through Textile S/S 2013

Emily Seulki Uhm is a London based Korean designer. She was born in Seoul, Korea and educated in Chicago and London. She gained her BFA degree at The Arts Institute of Chicago in 2008, and MA at London College of Fashion in 2012.

Emily works and lives in London and Seoul. Her label, Emillium launched in 2013.

Three-Dimensional UV Thread Installations : Jeong moon Choi

(DP) — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:41:25 +0900

"Folding Surface 6.9" / 2012 / threads, UV light, Dimensions variable
Solo Exhibition "DIALOGUE LINEAIRE" / galerie laurent müller, Paris

”The virtual space is not existing for me, my art is analog“ – this is a very clear statement for someone who’s art is always being referred to as a translation from virtual aesthetic to an analog space. But Jeongmoon Choi is fighting against that and emphasizing the core of her work: space.

"Construction" / 2011 / approx. 30 sqm space, threads, black lights
Exhibition “AMARCORD” / Gallery Fellini, Berlin

Growing up in Seoul, Jeongmoon learned to deal with limited space in a playful way while thinking about its presentation as a way to define social relations. The dream of the South Korean artist back then, which was to wander around her drawings, has come true. Her installations made out of strings create another world that enables the spectator to have a whole new experience of space; almost like an invitation to meditate.

"8.9" / 2012 / threads, wooden frame / 200 x 130 cm
Solo Exhibition "DIALOGUE LINEAIRE" / galerie laurent müller, Paris

What is really special about Jeongmoon’s work is the relation between material and effect, which is also proven in her current work “Drawing in Space“. Jeongmoon gets her inspiration from the constant transformation of her urban environment. But this doesn’t necessarily always lead to something positive. She has witnessed a myriad of changes in Berlin, where she has lived for over ten years now. Unfortunately, Jeongmoon’s atelier in Prenzlauer Berg, a mix of laboratory and workshop will soon fall prey to the redevelopment wave.

"Birdcage" / 2006 / threads, black lights / approx. 16 sqm space / 3. Berliner Kunstsalon, Berlin

Berlin based artist Jeongmoon Choi latest installation is pretty outstanding. Her 3D UV lights + Thread Installation dresses rooms by creating shapes and mapping with threads that she illuminate with UV lights. A genius concept that create beautiful 3D visual effects.

Jeongmoon Choi

Curved OLED TV : LG

(DP) — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:27:17 +0900

LG EA9800 OLED Curved TV

The LG EA9800 OLED TV produce astoundingly vivid and realistic pictures, thanks to superior WRGB technology. This unique Four-Color Pixel system features a white sub-pixel, which works in conjunction with the conventional RGB setup to create the perfect color output. The built-in Color Refiner delivers even greater tonal enhancement, resulting in images that are more vibrant and natural than anything seen before.

The 55 inch LG OLED TV also offers an infinite contrast ratio, which maintains optimal contrast levels regardless of ambient brightness or viewing angle. To complement the infinite contrast ratio and enable the richest color and deepest black expression, the LG EA9800 TV's High Dynamic Range (HDR) algorithm has been incorporated. This technology also ensures contrast ratio consistency and maximum color separation.

3D viewing experience on the LG Curved TV

LG’s Paper Slim design effectively unifies screen and stand into a seamless aesthetic entity. Meanwhile, Cinema Screen Design elements result in a narrow screen bezel which is practically invisible to the naked eye. A minimal bezel helps to produce a truly immersive 2D and 3D viewing experience. For installation versatility, the new LG Curved TV also ships with an easy-to-mount wall bracket that allows a single person to complete the entire installation. With less than a one-inch gap between wall and TV, LG’s design masterpiece can now be displayed like a true work of art.

LG Curved TV with Smart Touch Control

Additionally, Smart Touch Control further differentiates the curved LG OLED TV designs from competing models. This new feature results in a more attractive appearance and a better control experience. Located below the screen, the sliding touch key provides the user with an intuitive and elegant way to control the LG OLED TVs basic functions, such as changing channels and volume, and powering on or off.

3nub, 4nub : Patrick Kim

(DP) — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:18:16 +0900

Solid Beech or Walnut, Silicon O-ring, Food safe finish

3nub (circle): 10in diameter (10.875 with nub)
4nub (rectangle): 9in x 12in (with nubs)

Solid wood cheese/serving boards. Nubs with silicon o-rings keep boards from slipping as well as elevated to keep bottom clean and dry.

Patrick Kim