“For older adults, assistive devices can feel less like support and more like a stigma.” In Korea, many seniors avoid using assistive devices such as walkers—even when they experience physical discomfort—because they are reluctant to appear “old.” This reluctance stems not from a lack of functionality, but from social stigma and a lack of thoughtful design. Assistive devices are often perceived not as tools for independence, but as symbols of weakness. As a result, indoor falls continue to be a critical safety issue for the elderly. The UNI-UM Roll Walker was developed in response to this reality—designed not merely as a medical device, but as a home-friendly lifestyle object. Statistics show that 74.8% of fall-related accidents among the elderly occur indoors, which underscores the need for a walking aid that integrates seamlessly into domestic environments, both functionally and aesthetically. By removing the clinical appearance typically associated with assistive devices, and instead embracing a furniture-like design, the Roll Walker reduces psychological resistance and encourages daily use. Its combination of wood and powder-coated steel gives it a warm, modern presence, while its modular structure allows for various configurations: a seat that locks automatically when in use, a transformation into a desk or trolley, and even use as an indoor handrail for support. Roll Walker is not just a functional product—it is a dignified lifestyle object for aging with confidence. Through design, we aim to restore a sense of autonomy and pride to the elderly. This project was guided by the belief that “assistive devices shouldn’t be hidden—they should be celebrated.” It demonstrates how design can be a powerful and proactive solution to social challenges.

What kind of light are you searching for in the darkness? <Lightwist> is a variable lighting fixture inspired by the symbolism of a lighthouse, created in response to the growing social issue of emotional isolation among people living alone. Those who live by themselves often drift through quiet, lonely moments, with no one to share their thoughts—like floating endlessly across a dark sea. This light offers comfort to such hearts, allowing each person to adjust the direction and intensity of light to find the form of solace they need. May this light be a warm guide through your quiet nights.

RAINDROP is a project inspired by the overlooked natural cycle in urban life. Seoul experiences an average of 100 rainy days per year, yet a significant amount of rainwater goes to waste. Unlike tap water, rainwater is free of limestone, making it an eco-friendly resource that does not harden the soil and maintains its natural purity. This project started with the idea of utilizing rainwater to help single-person households care for plants more easily.

How can we repurpose parking spaces once cars are no longer there? Re:Park carries a dual meaning “to park again” and “to become a park” and aims to transform countless urban parking spaces into community areas for people. This project consists of five modular units and a trailer, which functions as both a platform and a means of transport. Rather than building entirely new spaces with time and cost, the modules are simply placed and reconfigured depending on the context and needs of each site, creating new environments individually or together. Re:Park reinterprets underutilized urban spaces and proposes a sustainable vision for the cities of the future.

Traditional Korean pagodas symbolize sacredness, commemoration, and record. This project reinterprets their architectural language into furniture that celebrates personal memory and taste in everyday life. Users can build and transform modular units to create their own unique forms, shaped by individual sensibilities. Integrated lighting enhances both ambiance and emotional atmosphere within a space. It is a flexible piece that bridges tradition, sensibility, and functionality.

‘Rwave’ is a project to solve the housing shortage problem in Kigali, Rwanda. It can be used as a temporary housing facility by applying local materials and technologies such as bamboo scaffolding, dried grasses and sand cement. It can also function as a infrastructure for Rwanda's youth rehabilitation programs and serve as a base camp for NGOs. It has the potential to expand from shelter to a community for self-reliance.

Familiar forms can paradoxically evoke a sense of novelty, revealing subtle variations in our perception. This work explores the aesthetic qualities hidden within ropes — everyday objects used to tie, secure, and connect. By investigating traditional knotting techniques, it questions how these age-old gestures can evolve into systems that are both practical and symbolic. The rope thus becomes both an autonomous object and a structural element, where the materiality and function of knots open up new possibilities for form and use.

This project began with a personal experience—unwrapping a bouquet and realizing the excessive use of single-use plastic in floral packaging. Further observation of local flower markets revealed that an average of 2.5 square meters of plastic wrapping is used per bouquet, most of which is immediately discarded. This led me to explore alternative solutions that could achieve true sustainability from within the floral industry. The core idea of this project lies in identifying potential within the industry’s own waste—specifically, discarded stems and leaves removed during the “conditioning” process. By upcycling this organic waste into a functional and aesthetically pleasing wrapping material, the project proposes a circular system that reduces environmental impact and offers a future-oriented way of enjoying flowers.

Newnit is a design experiment that began with newspapers destined to disappear in just one day. It reassembles the stories left behind on discarded pages—the traces of ink, the fragments of time into a new light, piece by piece. Made entirely from 100% newspaper, Newnit is a modular object that requires no glue or fasteners, assembled through the structural integrity of the paper itself. Each piece is identical, but depending on how they are combined, it can transform into a lamp, an object, or even a spatial installation— a participatory design platform.

Rivers play a vital role by providing water for daily use and enhancing urban aesthetics. However, many of our rivers are heavily polluted by various contaminants, such as wastewater, which significantly impact people's quality of life. To address these issues and improve urban landscapes, I propose “Stepilter”, a stepping stone equipped with a water purification filter.

In nature, moss grows attached to walls and spreads through spores. MagMoss is a sustainable, modular magnetic planter inspired by these biological traits. Like real moss, it attaches to walls with magnets and flexibly adapts to changing spaces, while purifying air, balancing humidity, and absorbing noise. Made from eco-friendly PLA (polylactic acid), the modules combine into various organic patterns and fully decompose into CO₂ and water after disposal, contributing to a circular ecosystem.

Re-flat Pack Sofa is a sofa designed for today’s mobile lifestyle, where frequent relocation and disposable furniture have become the norm. While maintaining the visual volume of a traditional sofa, it features a foldable structure that enhances portability and breaks away from the fixed nature of conventional furniture. Unlike typical flat-pack furniture that focuses on shipping efficiency, Re-flat Pack Sofa is built for repeated movement—offering both practicality and durability. By extending the product’s lifespan and minimizing environmental impact during production and disposal, it proposes a new possibility for sustainable living in a fluid and ever-changing society.

All in One is a home appliance designed to provide gourmet experiences for single-person households living in studio apartments. In small kitchens typical of studio apartments, it is difficult to enjoy high-level food cultures such as fine dining. As a result, people tend to rely on eating out or having simple meals, which hinders the development of a sustainable food culture. All in One addresses these spatial limitations, enabling users to enjoy sustainable culinary experiences even in compact living environments. Functioning as a room partition in daily life, the product features a rotating plate—one side serving as a cooktop and the other as a dining table—allowing users to flexibly transform their space. With All in One, users can enjoy sophisticated meals at home without relying on restaurants or takeout.

Most interior products today are consumed quickly and discarded just as easily. Lighting, in particular, tends to require excessive resources for transport and storage due to its size and weight, leaving a lasting burden on both the environment and everyday life. Light Light 175 began with a simple question: Does lighting really need to be heavy and fixed in place? Using 8.5T AB-grade recycled corrugated cardboard—strong enough to be used in furniture— this lamp remains lightweight while retaining structural integrity. It ships flat, assembles with just a few folds, and uses a rivet-based folding system that allows anyone to set it up without tools. Beyond its material and structure, the lamp proposes a new way of thinking: that lighting, too, can be part of a lighter, more conscious lifestyle. Light Light 175 is a quiet object— offering a gentle, low-impact experience that brightens both space and thought.

In today’s digital overload and hyper-connectivity, it is becoming more important to have time to pause, think, and self-reflect than ever. Selfutura project centers on the core value of internal enrichment, supporting experiences that individuals focus on and immerse themselves in their inner world, even in the solitude of everyday life. Snack Station supports savoring solo dining, reading, and quiet self-reflection, transforming everyday moments into enriching inner nourishment. Meanwhile, fidgeting, like shaking legs, tapping, or rocking, is an unconscious behavior that can aid in relieving tensions and immersion into creative thinking. Fidget Rocker creates an environment that eases tension and encourages creativity through subtle fidgeting. By combining these values with a timeless stool design that remains beloved over time, the product is designed to help more people access spaces dedicated to themselves. In future living spaces, Selfutura enables small, everyday actions to transform into deeper experiences of self-exploration.