© Minwook Paeng 2024
Sushi from 2053

2023

<Sushi from 2053> is a series of nine mutant sushi that are both familiar but slightly twisted. Minwook created strange-shaped sushi, such as blue-colored salmon sushi and two-tailed shrimp sushi, to convey a message addressing the discharge of contaminated water and the pollution of the marine ecosystem. Using sushi as a medium, he aims to raise awareness and consistent interest in ocean contamination.

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“AI and discursive design”



Nike Waffle One

2022

As the first invention of Nike—the Waffle was born from a spirit of experimentation and imagination. To celebrate it’s 40th anniversary, Nike wanted to tell the stories of three crazy young inventors pushing the boundaries of what’s possible: e-waste (re)maker Marta; satirical problem solver Minwook; and gaming & robotics enthusiast Nina.

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“Break the Mold”



Texture Palette

2022

<Texture Palette> is a texture simulating solution for creating the physical experience of VR content. Hardware and software innovations of Texture Palette provide tactile interaction beyond the screen. We can feel the texture of digital objects in VR content, such as roughness, hardness, temperature and pattern. This is the next paradigm shift in VR interaction and allows us to interact with immersive and realistic VR experiences.

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“Next paradigm shift of VR interaction”

Shellter

2021

<Shellter> is a project to create biomaterials using discarded oyster shells and make them into artificial shells for hermit crabs. When Kaolin(Al₂Si₂O5(OH)₄) meets Calcium(Ca) in the oyster shell, the material becomes dense and solid. Shellter can be used in various applications and explores a sustainable future. Furthermore, when it decomposes over time in the ocean, it could help the acidification problem of the ocean.

Credit: WKND Lab

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“Pollution to Solution”

Vo&Airro

2021

One warming planet. Billions of people in need of cooling. Vo & Airro aims to cut the feedback loop of an intensive & waste prone energy culture offering a glimpse of the future of personal cooling where energy consumption is minimal and solutions can become more accessible to those that require it the most.

Credit: Ryan McClure, Yves Bartsch, Jehyun Kim

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“The future of accessible and planet first cooling: Vortex airflow”