Shinjae Kim is a multidisciplinary Korean designer who creates a wide range of objects, furniture, lighting, and graphic elements. By breaking down the boundaries between different design fields and exploring the interactions among them, he continuously seeks to produce rich and innovative design outcomes. His design philosophy centers on harmonizing the aesthetics and narrative of interior spaces through objects and graphic elements. This approach stems from a profound exploration of how various design components interact within a space to generate new value. His work is characterized by a commitment to combining craftsmanship and sustainability, consistently striving for harmony and innovation in materiality through his diverse creations.

 

Project
(Award – School of Architecture’s MA Interior Design: Head of Programme Prize)

London Material Centre is a material library that aims to sustain and preserve disappearing materials and designs. It stores and sells a variety of historic materials from both modern and contemporary eras. The London Material Center is located at 16 Blossom St. near Spitalfields, which has a long history, and serves as a space to preserve historic architecture, narratives, and heritage of materiality.