Who we are

History

An introduction to our history from 1970 all the way up to the present day.

2020
2020
The 50th anniversary of Korea Institute of Design Promotion
2010
2019
Established the Korea China Design Center (Shunde)
2018
Established the Vietnam Korea Design Center (Hanoi)
2015
Established the Korea Design Business Center (Yiwu)
Established the Design Research & Convergence Center
2010
Established the Mid-Region Design Support Center
2000
2008
Launched the Excellent Design Company Selection
2003
Hosted the 1st Design Korea Festival
2001
Completion of the Korea Design Center building
Re-established as Korea Institute of Design Promotion
1990
1999
Launched the Korea Design Awards
1997
Renamed as the Korea Institute of Industrial Design Promotion
1994
Launched the Design Competition for Youth
1991
Renamed as the Korea Institute of Industrial Design & Packaging
1980
1987
Launched the Korea Outstanding Packaging Competition
1985
Launched the Good Design (GD) Selection
1970
1970
Hosted the Korea Design Exhibition Award
Established as the Korea Design Packaging Center

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