K-GRAPHIC IN-DEPTH – The work and environment of Korean graphic designers

Introducing the current state of graphic design driving Korean society and culture—such as K-POP, independent publishing, and feminism—along with the ideas and circumstances behind these practices.

A sister edition to “K-GRAPHIC INDEX.”

[Table of Contents]
Chapter 1
Art of Pop Culture / The Front and Back of Pop Culture Coloring Contemporary Korea
SPARKS EDITION / GAGARIN / PADOSTUFF / Gu / Helicopter Records / Bowyer / Bae Minkee / Why Use Hangul?:
The Possibilities of Multilayered and Unique Design in K-POP / The Front and Back of K-POP Design:
A Roundtable with PRESS ROOM + MHTL + SUUUB SERVICE

Chapter 2
Books and Designers in the Post-Truth Era
SUPERSALADSTUFF / donshinsa / withtext / Aprilsnow / front-door /
workroom and workroom press:
From Art to Fashion / YOUR-MIND and Unlimited Edition:
The Development of Independent Publishing and Book Fairs in Seoul / propaganda press and Gunsan Book Fair:
Challenges of Regional Publishing and Book Fairs in Gunsan / Queer Community and Publishing:
Solidarity with Korean Designers, as Told by Yo Katami (loneliness books)

Chapter 3
Challenges Surrounding Designers and Activities Shaping the Future
Scenery of Today / Good Question / studio161 design unit / Stuckyi studio / Park Eerang /
Park Yeounjoo / Hezuk Press / Min Guhong Manufacturing / Facing the Chaos:
A World Re-encountered through the Feminist Designers Social Club / Design Without Discrimination:
An Interview with Lee Jaeyoung (6699press) / Studying Graphic Design Today:
Cases from the University of Seoul and Kaywon University of Art & Design /
The Student Circle “TW” and Beyond:
Activities of Its Members from 2008 to the Present