SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Seoul Design Foundation will participate in ‘Maison & Objet’, scheduled to be held in the Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte from 8th to 12th September 2017.
2017 Maison&Objet "DDP STORE" run by the Seoul Design Foundation will introduce products such as interior accessories, gift commodities, fashion objet, living wares inspired by Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the homegrown marketplace of Seoul design and creative industry in Korea.
As the biggest three-dimensional asymmetric structure in the world, DDP was founded for ‘the advanced base for creative industry’ to lead Seoul’s future growth. The Plaza, designed by the World-class Architect Zaha Hadid, is the space for informing creative industries, training future talents and open job creation to be created with citizens, pursuing innovative ideas, various talents and better lives under the slogan of ‘DDP dreaming, creating and enjoying.’
DDP STORE produces, develops and sells excellent design and craft products reflecting the identity of DDP. The design products inspired by DDP, and products leading lifestyles will offer the opportunity to experience the advanced trend by purchasing them. ‘Maison & Objet 2017’ is scheduled to introduce selected designers, artisans and small giants to introduce high-quality products leading the trend.
‘Seoul Design Party’ will be held from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m on September 11, 2017, at Exhibition Room 7, ‘Paris-Nord Villepinte,’ in DDP STORE. The event is for anyone willing to experience the Design of Seoul and interact with Seoul designers over finger food & beverage. Those who have a great deal of interest in Seoul design trend and design policies could have a very meaningful time there.
Seoul Design Foundation has made the accomplishments of counseling and contracts exceeding KRW 5 billion since its participation in 2010, which proves keen attention to the foundation from many buyers. The foundation has established trust with its constant participation, and received honorary compliments by providing management know-how to help designers grow fruitful talents and products preferred by buyers in strategic terms.
The main objective of "DDP STORE" is to play the key role in developing, distributing and marketing products as well as supporting growth of small and medium-sized companies and designers suffering from difficulties in entering markets despite good idea and competency.
