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[Exclusive] Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
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[Herald Interview] K-pop’s 'best years are ahead of us': Spotify’s general manager for Asia Pacific
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Global input key to higher national image
After more than a decade of championing the term “Nation Brand,” seasoned policy adviser Simon Anholt, believes the phrase might have been a mistake.Speaking at the iDEA Herald Design Forum, Anholt wanted to draw a clear line between marketing a product and upgrading a country’s image. This is becau
Oct. 6, 2011
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Industrial designers stress importance of good branding
The second session of the iDEA Herald Design Forum gathered creators of the world’s best-selling cars, the most creative plastic products, and top mobile phone service providers to discuss the next step for achieving commercial success in industrial design.Moderated by Kim Young-se, CEO of Inno Desi
Oct. 6, 2011
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Korea will be judged by actions not words: nation branding expert
Design cannot change the image of a country, said Simon Anholt, an independent policy advisor, at the first session of the Herald Design Forum 2011, titled “National and Urban Design.”Kwon Young-gull, Board Chairman at Seoul Design Foundation, opened the session with his keynote speech on the new de
Oct. 6, 2011
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True global potential a design away
Working with Samsung, LG and other high tech companies in Korea to give them the final coat of polish it needs to compete as a global brand are among the things Karim Rashid believes he can contribute to corporate Korea. “I think for Korea, one of its strengths is high technology, and it’s a very co
Oct. 6, 2011
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Chief Justice Roberts invokes guitarist Hendrix
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg invoked composer Aaron Copland. The chief justice countered with guitarist Jimi Hendrix.The high court’s generational divide was on display Wednesday as the justices heard arguments about whether Congress acted properly in extending U
Oct. 6, 2011
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Last day of Paris shows is good, bad and ugly
PARIS (AP) ― The ninth and final day of Paris’ grueling ready-to-wear marathon was reminiscent of Sergio Leone’s classic 1966 spaghetti western, with good, bad and downright ugly displays.With an average of 11 shows on the calendar daily, every day is, of course, a mixed bag. But because many top fa
Oct. 6, 2011
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Lively debate heats up Herald design forum
The iDEA Herald Design Forum, committed to shaping and discussing new ideas in the competitive field of industrial design, wrapped up on Thursday before an enthusiastic audience at the Shilla Seoul.More than 1,000 people showed up in a conference hall that houses a little over 400, with many sitting
Oct. 6, 2011
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Korea could become Asia’s design capital
Becoming the world’s No. 1 in electronics, automobiles and software is what corporate Korea should focus on as it aspires to re-invent itself as a global brand, according to a renowned brand futurist. By focusing on what it does best, Korea has a good shot at becoming the design capital of Asia, sai
Oct. 6, 2011
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Artists talk how their designs changed the world
The third session of Herald Design Forum 2011, “Culture and Design,” kicked off with a keynote speech by Chung Joon-mo, curator and general director of the Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2011. He discussed the roles of curators and critics, and the role of art museums, galleries and exhibitio
Oct. 6, 2011
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‘Seoul is refined with high sense of beauty’
Seoul looks like a modern mix of classical European and traditional elements in its exterior, and it fits, says Chris Bangle, arguably the most influential auto designer from BMW Group. Chris Bangle, former chief of design at BMW Group and Samsung Electronics design consultant (Park Hae-mook/The Kor
Oct. 6, 2011
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VIPs celebrate opening of design forum
More than 50 high-profile figures from all over the world participated in the VIP welcoming dinner held at Hotel Shilla in central Seoul, to congratulate the opening of iDEA Herald Design Forum 2011, the first-ever unique design event hosted by Herald Media Inc.Herald Media CEO and publisher Yoo Byung-chang delivers a speech at the VIP welcoming dinner at The Shilla hotel in central Seoul on Wednesday.Rep. Na Kyung-won (left) and Rep. Jungwook Hong (center) of the ruling Grand National Party, an
Oct. 5, 2011
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Forum opens to champion life-changing designs
Design gurus from across the globe are poised to share their expertise and vision at the two-day iDEA Herald Design Forum that opened on Wednesday. The forum is the first of its kind here devoted to industrial design and will offer a chance for discussion on the look of future designs and how the co
Oct. 5, 2011
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Classroom design wins Herald Award
By Park Min-young Team D.A.S. from Yonsei University which introduced an innovative classroom design to change the world won the Herald Award, the first place prize, at the Korea Herald iDEA PT Tournament held on Wednesday at Hotel Shilla in central Seoul. The competition was stiff as eight teams, e
Oct. 5, 2011
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Chanel undersea set awes; McQueen returns to S&M
PARIS (AP) ― Before Britain’s royal wedding, when the identity of the designer behind the dress Kate Middleton would wear to the alter was still the best-kept secret in the kingdom, some in the fashion world cast doubt on the rumors pointing toward Alexander McQueen, saying the label’s aesthetic was
Oct. 5, 2011
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British home gets Sistine Chapel makeover
BRIGHTON, England (AFP) ― A retired British decorator has transformed his home by covering its interior in renaissance-style murals to emulate the Sistine Chapel after being inspired by a book about the Vatican.Robert W. Burns, 64, swapped his roller for a more delicate paintbrush after buying the b
Oct. 5, 2011
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Haute couture and discounters foster fast fashion partnerships
LOS ANGELES ― It may seem too good to be true, but Versace is launching an apparel line at fast-fashion retailer H&M in November. Missoni suede heels, with the luxe Italian fashion house’s signature zigzag print, hit the shelves at discount giant Target. Even Vera Wang is designing diamond engagemen
Oct. 3, 2011
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Changes hit Paris on day of designer debuts
PARIS (AP) ― The winds of change blew through Paris on Sunday, day six of the spring-summer 2012 ready-to-wear collections here, as newly appointed young designers replaced the old guard at several top brands and a just-launched label challenged the way the luxury business operates.The brainchild of
Oct. 3, 2011
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Top designers flock to Seoul for Herald forum
Herald Design Forum offers chance to see how design changes the worldIt seems almost too clich to talk about a design war, but that may the only way to define the cutthroat competition witnessed between companies hoping to set their brands apart with sleeker, more imaginative product designs. The iD
Oct. 3, 2011
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Paris fashion week opens in black and white
PARIS (AFP) ― Paris Fashion Week got off to a black-and-white start on Tuesday as a duo of Asian designers sent out Spring-Summer looks for 2012 that played on monochrome in both setting and style.The global fashion pack descended on a Paris basking in gorgeous Indian Summer sunshine for the finale
Sept. 28, 2011
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Bring your kitchen out of the dark with layers of light
Lighting is often described as the jewelry of the home. But it’s more critical than that, especially in kitchens, where it’s all about slicing, dicing and reading recipes. So maybe the new catchphrase should be: “Lights are the eyes of the home.”“Kitchen lighting is so crucial and should be one of t
Sept. 28, 2011