Design notes
Brain dumps, explorations, and how-to guides for people working with materials
Weaving Without Fabric
A look into weaving-inspired references crafted from wood and metal.
Creating Dimensional Architectural Facades
From concrete and glass to fabric and 3D printing—key materials in non-standard architecture. Let’s explore a variety of facade cladding options through inspiring examples of dimensional, sculptural building exteriors.
Nature-inspired materials with organic textures
Explore six eco-friendly materials with rich textures—from hempcrete to straw—through categorized insights and inspiring references. Discover how these nature-derived materials add depth and character to a space.
Brand VMD’s Favorite Solid Carpets
Solid color carpets, especially loved by the VMD team responsible for the brand's space visuals. Explore examples of solid carpet usage through various brand store cases.
HPL, Interpreted by Six Design Duos
Italian laminate brand FENIX’s exhibition at Milan Design Week. Six pairs of designers participated, exploring the themes of materials, surfaces, and duality, each presenting their own interpretation of HPL furniture. Visitors can enjoy not only the creative furniture designs but also the diverse HPL surface designs on display.
The Importance of Concept Extraction in Performance Design: Why Did Chungha’s Stress Stage Stand Out?
The Importance of Concept Extraction in Chungha’s Stress Performance—Of course, Chungha is beautiful and talented, but why did this particular stage create such a sensation? (From a designer’s perspective)
Color Stainless Steel: How is Stainless Steel Colored?
How is stainless steel colored? Explore two coloring methods and a variety of stainless steel samples!
Torriden Seongsu’s Spatial Design: What Materials Shaped Its Brand Identity?
What kind of materials leave a lasting impression on potential customers? Which materials make displayed products stand out the most? What should be the signature material of our brand? We conducted a simulated scenario to explore the process of selecting the sculptural glass cladding used in Torriden Seongsu. Initially, we considered various materials such as glass blocks, glass bricks, recycled glass panels, sculptural glass, and mosaic tiles. Through a meticulous selection process, we gradually narrowed it down to sculptural glass. This detailed exploration captures how we arrived at our final choice and the reasoning behind it.
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Texture Playground EP2
At Conc 2024, the most searched keywords included “sustainability”, material categories like metal, and adjectives such as “new,” “unique,” “rough,” and “soft.” In <Texture Playground>, we explore various materials with different textures, accompanied by descriptive adjectives that capture their tactile qualities.
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Texture Playground EP1
At Conc 2024, the most searched keywords included “sustainability”, material categories like metal, and adjectives such as “new,” “unique,” “rough,” and “soft.” In <Texture Playground>, we explore various materials with different textures, accompanied by descriptive adjectives that capture their tactile qualities.
Two Sides of Sustainability #2
We’ve categorized seven eco-friendly materials—wood, paper, clay, fabric, plants & fungi, seaweed, and plastic—into natural and recycled options, compiling relevant samples for each. In this edition, we explore the two branches of {plants & fungi}, {seaweed}, and {plastic}.
Two Sides of Sustainability #1
We’ve categorized seven eco-friendly materials—wood, paper, clay, fabric, plants & fungi, seaweed, and plastic—into natural and recycled options, compiling relevant samples for each. In this edition, we explore the two branches of {wood}, {paper}, {clay}, and {fabric}.
The 2024 collection of fragments has arrived
The 2024 collection of fragments has arrived
Guess which one is concrete? Part 2: Textures
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Guess which one is concrete? Part 1: Aggregates
Let's take a closer look at the texture of concrete by dividing it into two main categories. The first category involves concrete that contains aggregates. Various materials can be used as aggregates in concrete, including gravel, recycled plastic, waste glass, waste ceramics, waste stone, metal, and wood. There are a total of seven types of aggregates. Let's study each type with accompanying photos.
Dutch Design Week 2023
We visited the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, Netherlands! We are sharing our impressions from the exhibits around the city and a few tips for future visitors.
When you look at terrazzo, you can see the growth rings of Conc
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Material Showcase in 4 cuts #Recycled Plastic
Capturing the materials displayed at Conc Library in Seoul in four cuts. Today's star: recycled plastic!
Plastic-free Life from Zero
This edition explores recycled materials, specifically recycled plastics, along with their processing methods and usage examples.
Material Showcase in 4 cuts #Resin
Capturing the materials displayed at Conc Library in Seoul in four cuts. Today's star: resin casting samples!
Custom Resin Casting Your Way
What materials can I create according to my taste? We look into casting processes with resin, a great material for interior spaces and furniture.
Materials for Car Interiors
We explore materials and the latest trends for Car interior
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Material Showcase in 4 cuts #Acrylic
Capturing the materials displayed at Conc Library in Seoul in four cuts. Today's star: easy-to-process transparent material, acrylic!
Fresh Transparent Materials
A search for transparent and translucent materials for fresh and unique designs.
3 Days of Design in Copenhagen 2022
Introducing 10 Brands We Encountered at 3days of design, the Annual Design Fair in Copenhagen
Hublot, a breathing hole in a plastic bag house
Hublot's Development Process of the Porthole-Inspired Circular Ventilation Window
If DDP were made of glass
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