Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Yongjim Kim is the founder of this young and original studio, which defines its creations as “harmony between form and function.” Inspired by fine arts and aesthetic balance, the company creates objects that fulfill their function naturally. Kim observes the functionality of daily objects and then adds a dash of intuition and a lot of color. Kimeba won the Concept Design Award in 2010.
Switch is a socket with a joyful, practical design. The outlet is turned on and off by turning the plug, so that it does not have to be unplugged every time. It also prevents electrical accidents.
The Shift is a refrigerator with three compartments: fridge, freezer, and minifridge. The latter is for storing frequently used items so that when the door is opened, less cold escapes, saving energy.
This file is for notes. It is also designed to hold a notepad and pen.
The Flower Pot is an original set of magnifying lenses. Imitating old eyeglasses, the lenses are in the shape of flower petals and would decorate any desk.