Jungin Lee

Jungin Lee Jungin Lee is a Korean designer renowned for blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities. Born in 1985, she graduated from Hongik University and the Royal College of Art in London, now working between Seoul and London. Lee’s practice is marked by a deep appreciation for materiality and process, often exploring the possibilities of natural materials like hanji (traditional Korean paper) to create objects that are both functional and poetic. Her work “A Soft Landscape” exemplifies this approach: a chair constructed from over one hundred layers of hanji paper bonded with flour paste. The result is an object that appears effortlessly light yet remains surprisingly sturdy—a paradox achieved through meticulous layering rather than visible structural support. This piece reflects Lee’s commitment to sustainability and her exploration of softness as strength, challenging conventional notions about furniture design while honoring age-old techniques. The absence of visible structure emphasizes purity and harmony with the environment, inviting viewers to reconsider everyday objects as gentle extensions of natural landscapes.