Step into DESIGN KOREA Pavilion 2024 - ① Charming Gifts for Creative Minds

*This is a special series highlighting design brands that are showcased in Maison&Objet 2024 Design Korea Pavilion.

Step into the world of quirky charm with our curated selection of Korean brands, at the Design Korea Pavilion during Maison&Objet this September. From playful grip pops to whimsical clocks, these delightful items are perfect for gifting or adding a touch of fun to your everyday life. The following products stand out with their vibrant colors, imaginative designs, and undeniable personality.

Design Korea Pavilion @ Maison&Objet

● Opening Time: September 5th ~ 9th, 9:30am to 6:30pm

● Venue: A5 Hall 2 (Smart Gift), Paris Nord Villepinte

The Pluffy Time Clock / life&COLLECT

The Pluffy Time Clock was made in collaboration with artist Hong Soi, who paints how language and gestures are connected. It serves as a practical art piece that brings aesthetic refreshment to daily life.

Life&COLLECT collaborates with Korean and international artists, to design everyday art objects, offering an aesthetic experience through hand-drawn, atypical forms, departing from the familiar physicality of everyday clocks.

The Softy Cake Pouch / life&COLLECT

Cakes are part of some of the most memorable moments in our lives. The Softy Cake Pouch created in collaboration with artist Eunha Kim functions as both a celebratory object with appealing visual and tactile properties, and a practical art piece, aiming to integrate artistic experiences into daily life.

Savon Ring / YLYL(youngly youngley)

The first among the Savon collection, meaning "soap" in French, this ring is inspired by the organic shape and texture of soap. It features an engraved YLYL logo for a kitsch mood.

Popular among customers who prefer a casual look over flashy styles, this comes packaged in YLYL's heart symbol packaging made from biodegradable pulp.

Savon Pop / YLYL(youngly youngley)

Designed with inspiration from the organic shape and texture of soap (Savon) pieces, this kitsch smartphone accessory features an engraved YLYL logo.

The actual size and texture of soap have been recreated as a familiar everyday item: a smartphone stand, allowing users to experience humor and wit in their daily lives. Made from lightweight and durable Formica material, it is designed for long-lasting use.

The Lighthouse LED lamp / Mobile Island

The Lighthouse is a portable lamp designed with the concept of the smallest lighthouse. It includes a diverse range of functions such as wireless charging, three-step brightness control, light temperature control, timer (auto turn-off) mode, and more.

The Bagel Portable Lamp / Mobile Island

The Bagel Lamp was inspired by New York bagels. It features a large shape of round and cute products, and designed a user experience that feels like they're buying from a bakery. It includes a diverse range of functions such as wireless charging, three-step brightness control, light temperature control, timer (auto turn-off) mode, and more.