His design is a chair made of discarded plastic pieces and at the same time serves as a public sculpture. He named the chair "amplification of the senses" and installed it on the Han River, the most beloved place in Seoul. The Han River is one of the few places where citizens can feel nature in the polluted city of Seoul. Through this design, users can relax in the Han River and focus on the scenery and sounds, and through this, they can recall the importance of nature. The designer wanted the design to be functional and include social messages at the same time.
Designed by Eun Whan Cho
Recognized by A' Design Award.
Designer 'Eun Whan Cho' is representative of 'MOOTAA' and at the same time is representative of 'MAEZM'. He has been working on ART WORK and design, and has been showing various experimental designs. His field of activity is wide ranging from architecture to furniture design, and he has also been active as an artist such as a sculpture. He studied spatial design at Kookmin University in Korea and received his master's degree at Domous Academy in Italy. After returning to Korea, he has been invited and exhibited many times in famous museums in Korea and has been invited and exhibited in over 17 countries. In 2009, the Korean government selected him as Korea's representative young designer. Until now, international magazines and media have introduced his designs several times, and his designs have been awarded in many countries, including Germany and Japan. Now he is working on various design projects in Korea and at the same time he is teaching students in college.
Eun Whan Cho has A+++ Rating, valid through 2023. A+++ stands for Impressive Rating. DBI Awards the A+++ Rating to entities demonstrating impressive displays of creativity, quality, and innovation in their design endeavors. This rating applauds a consistently strong capacity to resonate with diverse audiences and stakeholders, reflecting thoughtful artistry and adept problem-solving. This certificate is awarded following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an esteemed jury panel, comprising experts from various fields such as journalism, academia, design, and entrepreneurship. The assessment adheres to a blind peer-review methodology to ensure unbiased evaluation. Entries are meticulously judged against predetermined criteria, with scores normalized and standardized for consistency. This process recognizes and celebrates impressive achievements in innovation, design quality, and creative capacity.
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