We design objects and beyond.

Object& is a total design consultancy based in South Korea, having started business in 2015. With the two founders from product design fields, now Object& is full of designers from various backgrounds. Object& specialises in Product design, UX/UI design, and Web design for international corporates, brands, and tech-based startups.

We keep one step ahead.

Object& stays a step ahead and pushes the boundaries by thinking out of the box. The works of Object& suggest new ways of living that can change life experiences, either by breaking the stereotypes or by exploring the unkown world.

We explore and express.

Object& manages the whole process from A (user experience) to Z (product manufacturing) steps through thorough and smooth communication with clients. We forge strong work by using creative, visual and tangible approaches to meet business challenges.

DIRECTOR’S PROFILE
Rina Shin

Co-founder, Creative Director

  • Produced various products such as refrigerator, TV, mobile phone, camera, HDD, SD memory card, etc
  • Samsung Electronics Visual Display Division as a senior product designer and project leader
  • Chris Bangle Associates with Samsung Electronics Visual Display Division as a product designer
  • Chris Bangle Associates with Samsung Electronics Home Appliances Division as a product designer
  • Samsung Electronics Home Appliances Division as a product designer
  • Samsung Electronics Design Lab - Global Trend Department (designed various future products)
  • Honda Car Design Internship, Japan
  • Samsung Design Membership
  • Dept. of Industrial Design, BFA, Hongik University
Seo Jin Park

Co-founder, Creative Director

  • Produced various products such as refrigerator, mobile phone, advanced product, etc
  • SAMSUNG Designer of the Year Award in 2014
  • Samsung Electronics Home Appliance Department - Advanced Design Group as a creative director
  • Samsung Electronics Home Appliances Division as a senior product designer and a project leader
  • KT Mobile Business Division as a senior product designer and a project leader
  • AmorePacipic Design Internship, Korea
  • Dept. of Industrial Design, BFA, EHWA Womans University
AWARDS
  • 2023CES Innovation AwardUS
  • 2022iF Design AwardsGermany
  • 2021Reddot Design AwardsGermany
  • 2021Reddot Design AwardsGermany
  • 2015iF Design AwardsGermany
  • 2014Good Design AwardsJapan
  • 2014CANNES LIONSFrance (Lion)
  • 2014iF Design AwardsGermany
  • 2013Good Design AwardsJapan
  • 2013iF Design AwardsGermany
  • 2013IDEA Design AwardsUS (Finalist)
  • 2013G-markJapan (Winner)
  • 2012G-markJapan (Winner)
  • 2012Good Design AwardsKorea
  • 2012Good Design AwardsKorea
  • 2011IDEA Design AwardsUS
  • 2010iF Material AwardGermany
  • 2009IDEA Design AwardsUS (Bronze)
  • 2009Good Design AwardsJapan
  • 2008Pin up Design AwardsKorea (Silver)
  • 2008IDEA Design AwardsUS (Silver)
  • 2008ReddotGermany (Best of best)
  • 2008Good Design AwardsKorea
  • 2007Good Design AwardsKorea
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
  • samsung
  • hyudai
  • kia
  • coway
  • CJ ENM
  • haier
  • yuhan-kimberly
  • KT&G
  • playnomore
  • pinplay
  • huinno
  • kiwi plus
  • ynk ent
  • kidsoft
  • looxid
  • purplelabs