{"product_id":"jeong-the-spirit-of-korean-craft-and-design-9781838669454","title":"Jeong: The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book to explore the full scope and beauty of Korean design – from traditional craft to celebrated contemporary creations\u003c\/p\u003eKorean design   which is characterised by its unique blend of tradition and innovation as well as its focus on sustainability and efficiency   is becoming increasingly recognised for its creativity, quality, and beauty. This is the first book to present a substantial overview of the Korea s fascinating craft and design scene. At the core of the book is the concept of jeong   a uniquely Korean emotion that shapes relationships, behaviors, and even artistic expressions. In the context of craft and design, jeong can be seen in the attention to detail, the longevity of materials, and the maker s relationship to both the object and its user.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe objects in this book are organised by use   highlighting the utilitarian nature of Korean design. The book s specially commissioned images are accompanied by insightful texts by experts in the field exploring the significance of jeong, tracing the history of Korean craft, and placing Korean design in the context of the wider international design scene.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781838669454\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 03 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Phaidon Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 27(H)x20.5(L)x2.1(W)910\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eBorn in Korea and based in London, \u003cb\u003eHyo Jung Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is a graphic designer at Pentagram. In 2020, she founded the Korean Craft and Design digital platform, through which she has facilitated dialogues between Korean and international designers to explore the ways in which the world' top creatives take inspiration from Korea' rich craft culture.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeo Yang\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Seoul-based Teo Yang Studio, known for designing commercial and high-end residential projects and creative collaborations with international luxury brands. His studio earned the prestigious AD100 award from \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e in 2022 and was shortlisted for Dezeen' Interior Designer of the Year award in 2024. Teo Yang has also launched his own furniture brand Eastern Edition and skincare brand EATH Library.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeth McKillop \u003c\/b\u003ewas formerly curator of Chinese and Korean collections at the British Library and Deputy Director of the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum (2011-2016), where she is currently a senior research fellow. She was president of the Oriental Ceramic Society from 2018-2021 and co-authored \u003ci\u003ePrecious beyond Measure: A History of Korean Ceramics\u003c\/i\u003e published in 2024.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince 2013 \u003cb\u003eJ Kathryn Hong\u003c\/b\u003e has served as the Chief Creative Officer of Onjium, guiding research and dissemination efforts focused on Korea' traditional culture of food, clothing, and housing. In 2025, she was appointed Chairperson of the Arumjigi Foundation - a non-profit private organization that showcases the beauty and values of traditional Korean culture.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs featured in \u003cem\u003eWorld of Interiors\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Geographic Traveller\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonocle\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBBC Radio London Robert Elms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘A valuable resource on the subject, demonstrating how the Korean identity is embedded in the featured objects.’ –\u003ci\u003e Daniella on Design\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘An extremely beautiful book with some very beautiful objects inside.’ – BBC Radio London \u003ci\u003eRobert Elms\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'The first book to map the full breadth of Korean design.' – \u003ci\u003eSeoul Cult\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hyo Jung Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291601055961,"sku":"9781838669454","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781838669454.jpg?v=1773494962","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/jeong-the-spirit-of-korean-craft-and-design-9781838669454","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}