{"product_id":"making-korea-50-design-stories-9781838510657","title":"Making Korea: 50 Design Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dazzling showcase of compelling design from one of the world's most exciting creative cultures, told through the prism of 50 design stories that bridge traditional techniques and modern interpretation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe meteoric rise and global impact of Hallyu has made South Korea a cultural powerhouse, where popculture and cosmetic surgery co-exist with centuries-old shamanistic and Confucian rituals. This vibrant creative force, a potent mix of the traditional and hyper-new, informs Korean design today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the V\u0026amp;A's renowned collection, this compelling publication explores social history and cultural heritage through the lens of its contemporary craft and design. Gleaming inlaid lacquerware, mass-produced ceramics, cutting-edge fashion, experimental architecture and digital pop metaverses are included in 50 design stories that reveal unexpected collaborations between today's designers and craftsmen, the cross-pollination of ideas with international partners and exposure to a global audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838510657\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160","brand":"Rosalie Kim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53458857263285,"sku":"9781838510657","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781838510657.jpg?v=1791297427","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/making-korea-50-design-stories-9781838510657","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}