Motto

A simple, impressive, and honest design.

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

Te Ming

Wang

Taiwan's design culture integrates influences from diverse cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, Western, and indigenous elements, creating a unique and multifaceted style. Additionally, Taiwanese designers emphasize refinement and intricacy, often incorporating local cultural elements such as temple fairs, calligraphy, and traditional crafts into their designs, highlighting cultural heritage. The design industry in Taiwan is closely linked with the technology sector, demonstrating competitiveness in UI/UX design and smart product design. These characteristics may not be fully understood or recognized internationally. Furthermore, Taiwanese design is often influenced by social and political contexts, reflecting concerns about issues such as the environment and local identity.

Youl

Joe

History of Korean design and Hangul(Korean Letter), conservatism of Korean culture.

Ian

Lynam

There are three different reading directions for typeset Japanese!

Bartlomiej

Witanski

I have the impression that design culture in Poland has been changing in a good way over the last few years. Increasingly, clients see value in what we do and appreciate it. Of course, there will also be people who do not fully value our work, in which case it is better to let such a project go.

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