首尔设计基金会是隶属于首尔特别市政府的公共机构,旨在通过设计提升首尔的城市竞争力,并改善市民的生活品质。首尔设计基金会成立于2008年,运营总部以及东大门设计广场(DDP)、首尔升级再造中心和首尔设计创业中心。作为一个综合性平台,基金会负责公共设计政策的制定与实施、设计产业培育、设计文化推广以及国际交流,致力于将设计与城市行政、产业发展及市民日常生活紧密结合。


首尔设计基金会以以人为本的公共设计为核心,持续提升城市环境品质,支持设计师及创意产业的可持续发展,并将设计拓展为创造社会价值与推动创新的重要手段。同时,通过与国内外设计机构及城市的合作,积极向国际社会展示首尔的设计实力。首尔设计基金会负责运营东大门设计广场(DDP),通过展览、国际活动、论坛及商务项目,强化其作为全球设计枢纽的功能。此外,基金会还开展首尔设计周、首尔设计奖以及青年与新锐设计师支持项目等多项计划。未来,首尔设计基金会将持续以设计塑造城市未来,致力于建设一个可持续、包容且具有全球影响力的设计之都——首尔。


车康熙

首尔设计基金会首席执行官

弘益大学工业艺术研究生院教授




2022-2024韩国设计协会联合会(Korea Federation of Design Associations)副会长;2018-2021韩国工业设计师协会(KAID)会长;2021首尔设计孵化中心首席总监;2018-2020 LG电子公司顾问;2018 LG电子家庭娱乐(Home Entertainment)设计实验室首席总监(副总裁);2010 LG电子移动通信(MC)设计实验室首席总监(副总裁);2013-2014韩国人体工程学学会副会长;2010荣获韩国设计奖颁发的“第12届产业服务贡献领域奖章”;2013-2017红点设计奖“最佳中的最佳”获得者;2012 OLED电视EM9700荣获韩国优秀设计奖“总统奖”;2010年普拉达手机荣获红点设计奖“最佳中的最佳”奖项;2007 LG电子企业设计中心“超级设计师”奖获得者;2006 LG电子“伟大人物奖”银奖获得者;2005 LG-KV5900获得韩国优秀设计奖“总统奖”;1997工业设计竞赛中荣获“总统奖”的互联网公用电话奖。


The Seoul Design Foundation (SDF) is a public organization under the Seoul Metropolitan Government, established to enhance Seoul’s urban competitiveness and improve the quality of life for its citizens through design.Founded in 2008, the Seoul Design Foundation operates its headquarters along with Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the Seoul Upcycling Plaza, and the Seoul Design Startup Center. Serving as an integrated platform, SDF develops and implements public design policies, f osters the design industry, expands design culture, and promotes international exchange—connecting design with urban administration, industry, and everyday life. 


Based on human-centered public design, SDF enhances the quality of the urban environment, supports the sustainable growth of designers and creative industries, and expands the role of design as a tool for social value creation and innovation. Through collaboration with domestic and international design institutions and cities, the Foundation actively shares Seoul’s design capabilities on a global stage.SDF operates Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), strengthening its role as a global design hub through exhibitions, international events, forums, and business programs. In addition, the Foundation carries out various initiatives, including Seoul Design Week, the Seoul Design Award, and support programs for young and emerging designers.The Seoul Design Foundation will continue to shape the future of the city through design, striving to realize Seoul as a sustainable, inclusive, and globally leading design city.


CHA Kang-Heui


CEO of Seoul Design Foundation

Professor of graduate school of Industrial Arts, Hongik University




Vice-President of KFDA (Korea Federation of Design Associations)(2022-2024); President of KAID (Korea Association of industrial Designers)(2018-2021); Chief Director of Seoul Design Incubating Center(2021); Consultant of LG Electronics(2018-2020); Chief Director (Vice President) of HE(Home Entertainment) Design Lab LG Electronics(2018); Chief Director (Vice President) of MC (mobile Communication) Design Lab LG Electronics(2010); Vice Chairman Ergonomics Society of Korea(2013-2014); Recipient of “12th Industrial Service Medal of Contribution Area” from Korea Design Award(2010); Recipient of “Best of the best” from red dot Design Award(2013-2017); Recipient of “President’s Prize” for OLED TV EM9700 from Good Design Award Korea(2012); Recipient of “Best of the best” for Prada Phone from red dot Design Award(2010); Recipient of “Super Designer” from LG Electronics Corporate Design Center(2007); Recipient of “Silver Prize” from Great People Award LG Electronics(2006); Recipient of “President’s Prize” for LG-KV5900 from Good Design Award Korea(2005); Recipient of “President’s Prize” for Internet Public Phone from Industrial Design Competition(1997).