Design Meets Technology

This is a system that connects the overall composition of the Design Biennale with the themes of each of the four exhibition halls. In connection with the theme of Hall 1, it is a unique production method created by AI. The images and voices of the curators have been synthesized in a creative way, showing the essence and connection of each theme.

Against the backdrop of the philosophy of 'MEET DESIGN', the theme of the 2023 Gwangju Design Biennale, we intend to provide a differentiated digital experience through the five senses of humans. Along with the charm felt through the five senses, the hidden A.I.’s amazing ability will be focused, and the source of creative inspiration and immersive thinking will lead to the future of design and technology together.

When we ‘meet’ we ‘eat’. Korean Street Food, such as Gimbap, Tteok kkochi, Odeng, Yakult, and Dalgona, is iconic, smart, and highly portable. Among them, the Gimbap, where various ingredients meet, was selected to serve as a gate between the main and first exhibition. Visitors will pass through the MEET Gimbap and MEET DESIGN.

In the past, home appliances served specifec roles according to their purpose. Today’s home appliances are achieving various functions based on spatial requirements and unique customer customization. Today, home appliances can be utilized according to a user’s mood. As a result, they provide new experiences beyond their primary functions allowing users to engage in activities including making handmade beer, accessing fresh vegetables, and enjoying responsive furniture.

Previously, a standard office was a work space that is far from being an efficient use of space and time. Today’s office space is being reborn as a new space that allows workers to pursue work - life balance as well as work - vacation. Away from the stuffy city center, functional office furniture and relaxation areas in a stay-type shared space can promote joy of working.

It was common in the past for workers at manufacturing sites called factories to be exposed to difficult repetitive work and poor working conditions. Today, the emergence of robot arms(Arm) and wearable robots can help prevent workers from being exposed to dangers while improving the quality and productivity of their through precise operations.

3D printing is similar to the existing printer method of printing letters on paper, but it is a technology that draws attention in the fourth industrial revolution, from precision parts to customized products. Art Toy’s work, which is displayed in conjunction with 3D printing techniques, evokes daily life with exaggerated humor and play through the distortion and simplification of the character living in the present.

The increasing automation of processes is limiting human access to production areas and changing the human role in systems. from worker to observer. This is like a sculpturer looking at a sculpture made by a robot who replaced the person. AI-Micro Factory basically aims to create an automated factory that captures the appearance of a system in which humans are being excluded.

The Electronic Pop is a sculpture in which Renault’s logo and Renault Korea’s logo are crossed at an angle. The appearance of this sculpture, which changes depending on movement and angle, represents Renaul’s flexible adaptation to the future. In addition, the two emblems form a single sculpture, symbolizing the meeting of France and Korea as the two countries continue working together to create a new mobility industry invironment through cultural and technical exchanges.

The combination of biomimicry and artistic creativity faithfully embodies the appearance and movement of animals. In fact, ecology provides some very important ideas for robotics, using the basic mechanisms of machinery such as gears, linkages, levers, and pulleys to implement movement.

This is a display that shows the beauty of the Apple computer by revealing the internal hardware design that are not usually seen by the general public. Through the alignment and placement of hardware inside the computer, we can get a sense of Steve Jobs’ stubbornness and consistency in emphasizing interior design elements as much as exterior design.

The O100 is a Torres EVX-based electric pickup truck that emphasizes its sturdy and rugged design and practicality. It is a vehicle that satisfies both urban and outdoor lifestyles. The image of camping on green grass highlights the 0100’s strong design and various usabilities.

The large hexagonal greenhouse was constructed by combining the shape of a traditional Korean chimney with a hinge-assembly method. Flexible solar panels on the roof provide the additional functionality of allowing eco-friendly plants to grow in winter. This Smart Greenhouse provides visitors with an glimpse of sustainable future life, not just another example of technological development that emphasizes efficiency and growth. 

Looking at the history of information and communication, Korea began to emerge with the help of advanced countries and is emerging as a powerhouse in IT information and communication.This is part of a collection of more than 4,500 works by a Korean-American, medical scientist, Dr. Chang Hwangnam, in chronological and historical order over a period of more than 40 years. Stories connected to past products are reborn as new ideas for the future.

Duracense materials are excellent in reducing carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases, and use strong coniferous wood chips in Northern Europe along with paper molds that replace existing plastic packages with 100% paper materials.