Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
Designers in Taipei
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Motto
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South Korea
Youl
Joe
Design
Book Design, Typography
Bio
Youl joe is a Seoul-based graphic designer. After studying at the Dankook university, visual communication design, Seoul, Korea, He completed his M.F.A in graphic design from Yale university, in 2009. Since establishing independent studio Hey Joe in 2010, he has worked with artists, publishers, curators, and cultural institutions. He currently teaches graphic design and typography class in Seoul, Korea.
Clients
Sorol Art Museum, Jeonju Film Festival, DMZ Documentary Film Festival, Seoul Museum of Art, SONGEUN, Platform-L
Awards
Kyoto Global Design Awards, Best 100
More Speakers and Mentors
Zofia
Dzierzawska-Bojanowska
Polish design history has been very tumuluous and directly related to the country's history and political systems.
Jakub
Kozniewski
We're getting there.
Ada
Zielinska
People from other countries might not know that the design culture in Poland is deeply rooted in both tradition and innovation. The iconic Polish School of Poster, which emerged in the mid-20th century, remains influential, known for its unique blend of surrealism, symbolism, and minimalism. Another lesser-known aspect is the role of graphic design. While Polish posters have gained international recognition, graphic design, including elements like logos, packaging, and printed materials, has only recently been rediscovered and appreciated. Polish graphic design icons such as Karol Śliwka, Jerzy Treutler, and Roman Duszek are behind these influential works.
Patryk
Hardziej
In Poland after World War II, many designers were active in creating graphic symbols. Due to specific political conditions, these projects could be much more free and artistic than in the West. Besides the Polish poster, it is the graphic symbol that is particularly noteworthy when it comes to design in Poland.