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[Weekender] Asian shoppers flock to Korean online shops

IndustryNov 28, 2014

Korean e-commerce market riding high on K-pop sensation across Asia
[Weekender] Language barrier, online security turn foreign shoppers away

IndustryNov 28, 2014

Despite a surge in foreign purchases on Korean online shopping sites, some barriers still hamper the shopping experiences. Common complaints include: poorly translated websites, excessive Internet security and limited delivery options. In a bid to meet the growing demand from foreign nationals, major online retailers have launched foreign language services, mostly in English and Chinese. But much of the content is poorly translated, with some detailed information only available in Korean. “It is
[Weekender] How design affects our lives

Arts&DesignNov 21, 2014

Design plays broad role in creating a better life
[Weekender] Master of mini foods weaves design with fun

Arts&DesignNov 21, 2014

Peter Callahan’s petite comfort foods connect people at parties
[Weekender] Food packaging evolves as imagination meets science

Arts&DesignNov 21, 2014

Labels indicating ripeness of fruit, eco-friendly packaging draw attention
[Weekender] ‘No boundaries in art, design and ideas’

Arts&DesignNov 21, 2014

Artist Chris Riggs sends out his message of ‘love and peace’ through art
[Weekender] ‘Designers should be socially responsible’

Arts&DesignNov 21, 2014

Designers should be more than a beautifier, but a person who makes improvements for the world, said Daniel Kim, principal of Daylight Design. By following the “design thinking process” to draw out user-based solutions, designers can improve the community, the environment and the world, said Kim, who heads the Asian division of the San Francisco-based design consultancy.Kim started his career at IDEO, the cradle of “design thinking,” moved on to work for online game developer Nexon America and th
[Weekender] Art toys dazzle kidults

Arts&DesignNov 21, 2014

Toys-turned-art create new culture
[Weekender] When we are too connected

Social affairsNov 14, 2014

Young Seoulite Park Min-jun makes sure his phone battery is always fully charged. The last thing he wants is for his phone to die, cutting off his access to KakaoTalk ― the leading South Korean messenger app.“I always carry an extra battery with me,” the 30-year-old beauty industry worker said. “Also, whenever I see power outlets I charge my phone batteries. I feel really anxious when I don’t.”Park, who openly admits that he is a “smartphone addict,” is one of 40 million South Koreans who use th
[Weekender] Multitasking: No more than a mirage?

ScienceNov 14, 2014

Studies find the idea of performing several tasks at once to be a myth
[Weekender] Brain needs time to ‘space out’

TechnologyNov 14, 2014

Overuse of digital devices could hamper proper development of the brain and character, according to Sungkyunkwan University professor of psychiatry Shin Dong-won. The brain needs time to “space out” to digest information, Shin said, but the constant inflow of information through digital devices could prevent the brain from carrying out this essential task. “The brain works by alternating between concentrating and taking a break, and concentrating means focusing on outside stimuli. For 30 to 50 p
[Weekender] Visual thinking pioneer stresses the power of drawing

TechnologyNov 14, 2014

On Eun-ju, CEO of Social Frog, a South Korean start-up, was quick to name names that could help explain her specialty: Einstein, Da Vinci, Picasso and Jobs. She told The Korea Herald that she grouped these figures together because they represent the power of drawing. Though how much drawing played a part is arguable, it is widely thought that Einstein used visualization to come up with his theory of relativity. The same is true of Leonardo Da Vinci, an artistic genius who was also an expert engi
[Weekender] Digital vs. analogue: How to live efficiently while staying cool

Social affairsNov 14, 2014

While the vortex of information overload is wearing out a growing number of people, evolving technologies also make today’s breakneck life easier by helping organize things and executing time-wasting chores in a snap. Ever-smarter mobile gadgets and software help cut costs and save time. They are getting better at analyzing users’ life patterns, tastes and even habits, sorting out and providing precise information. Smartphones and tablets lead the pack. Though some may call them the very culprit
[Weekender] The perks of using efficiency-boosting mobile apps

TechnologyNov 14, 2014

While it has become common to see people walking around with their eyes pinned on their smartphone screens, experts have been warning that spending 24/7 with such digital devices can be either a boon or a bane.But according to some IT industry watchers, smartphone or desktop apps can be efficient tools for time management and keeping things in order.Although the best way to exercise self-restraint and maximize one’s ability to focus may be to put down one’s devices, a number of apps have proven
[Weekender] Designs for life

Arts&DesignNov 7, 2014

Korea’s interest in public design moves beyond aesthetic improvement