WAK is a design studio founded by Se Hyeon Won and Namju Kim, industrial designers based in Halle, Germany.

Both graduated with degrees in Industrial Information Design from Korea University and are currently pursuing Industrial Design at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design. Their studio specializes in product design, interior accessories, and color, material, finish (CMF), striving to create thoughtful designs deeply attuned to consumer needs. Drawing inspiration from keen observation of people, objects, phenomena, and intrinsic material properties, WAK leverages hands-on skills such as woodworking and welding to actively realize and refine their creative concepts through tangible experimentation. They have worked with renowned designers and industry leaders at Samsung Electronics Design Membership, Ingo Maurer, Bosch, and Model Group, enriching their design perspectives with diverse experiences.

Telefon

+49 15210543062

Adress

Emil-Abderhalden-str.5, 06108 Halle

EXHIBITION

2024
Fachpack in Nürnberg, Germany
Sächsischer Staatspreis in Leipzig, Germany​

2019
Design Korea Festival at KINTEX, Korea
Sweden Day Exhibition at Grand Hyatt Seoul, Korea ​
Young Design Korea Exhibition at Coex Hall Seoul, Korea ​

2018
Red dot Award Exhibition at Reddot Museum, Singapore ​

AWARD

2023
Young Design Package Award / 1st place
Sächsischer Staatpreis für Design / final list​

2019
IF Design Award / Winner
Korea+Sweden Young Design Award / Finalist​ Design Conference: Korean Society of Design Science / Best of the Best​​

2018
Red dot Award: Design Concept / Best of the Best
IF Talent Award / Winner​
Korea Glasses Design Award / Special Selection​​

2017
Spark International Fall concept Design Award / Entrant​
The Taejoo Lighting Award / Runner-up​

CAPABILITIES

Product Design / Furniture / Lighting
/ Electronics / Package Design ​

Illustration / Installation / Exhibition

Korean / English / German

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