- Operating the Korea Design Pavilion, Showcasing 13 Design-Driven Innovative Manufacturers and 4 Leading Design Firms
- Supporting Tangible Business Outcomes Through Local Business Consultations and Matching Programs
The Korea Institute of Design Promotion (President: Yoon Joo Kang, hereinafter KIDP) will participate in the world’s largest consumer electronics and technology exhibition, ‘Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin 2026 (IFA 2026),’ held in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 8, and operate the Korea Design Pavilion.
IFA is recognized alongside CES in the United States and MWC in Spain as one of the world’s top three consumer electronics and technology exhibitions. Serving as a business platform where innovative technologies, startups, and new products converge, it attracts over 200,000 global buyers and visitors annually.
Marking its second year since its debut last year, the Korea Design Pavilion features 17 companies, including 13 manufacturers presenting design-driven, innovative products and 4 specialized design firms with global-level design consulting capabilities. It plans to demonstrate that Korean design extends beyond mere product development to offering comprehensive solutions and design consulting services.
Among the manufacturers, DH Global introduces a newly interpreted 150L compact kimchi refrigerator redesigned from an existing soju refrigerator, leveraging high-efficiency cooling, precise temperature control, and low-noise design technology. Additionally, U2 System leverages its UX R&D capabilities to unveil ‘Purisoo Plus,’ a design-driven, innovative product that purifies contaminated water using a pump-action filter.
The design firms participate in the ‘Design Trade Mission.’ The Design Trade Mission is a program established to support the creation of global businesses and market entry for representative Korean design firms by selecting design companies with high overseas market potential and by supporting exhibitions, B2B consultations, and networking. During the exhibition period, a B2B networking event titled ‘Korean Design Meets Berlin: Built for Real Life’ will be held to explore cooperation and new business opportunities with local German companies.
Among design companies, ABOVE is an integrated design consultancy that covers products, spaces, and branding. Based on its experience participating in the development of ‘Moovin Tracing,’ a motion capture solution by the startup Moovin, which developed the world’s first system combining LiDAR sensors and AI, ABOVE plans to assess global demand and explore cooperation opportunities with international clients at this exhibition. In addition, BDCI, Second White, and intenxiv will also participate.
KIDP will also operate on-site business consultations and matching programs during the exhibition period. This provides opportunities for participating companies to directly engage with global buyers and clients while understanding local market conditions, culture, and design trends.
After the exhibition concludes, 1:1 customized consulting with export and legal experts will be provided to participating companies lacking overseas expansion experience for follow-up negotiations with buyers, sample shipping, and contract reviews, thereby increasing the success rate of entering international markets.
Yoon Joo Kang, President of the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, stated, “IFA is a global business arena where world-class home appliance and tech companies, buyers, and investors gather, serving as an important opportunity for our companies to showcase their innovative design products and capabilities to the world market. We will continue to actively support domestic enterprises so that they can broaden their opportunities for global cooperation.”
- Overview of Korea Design Pavilion
- Exhibition Name: DESIGN KOREA 2026
- Location: IFA Next Hall H25-361
- Scale: 170.5㎡
- Participating Companies: 17 beneficiary companies of KIDP enterprise support projects
| Category | Eligible Companies | Number of Companies |
| Manufacturers | Design-driven Manufacturing Innovation Project Participants | 12 companies |
| Design-Technology Full Lifecycle Collaboration Support Beneficiaries | 1 company | |
| Design Firms | Design Trade Mission Participants | 4 companies |
| Total | 17 companies |
Korea Design Pavilion Poster
List of Participating Companies in the Korea Design Pavilion
- Manufacturers (Enterprise Support Project Beneficiaries)
| No. | Project Name | Company Name | Exhibit Product | |
| 1 | Design-driven Manufacturing Innovation | SM | Premium Nail Dust Collector ㆍDeveloped for European market entry ㆍCaptures 99.9% of fine dust | |
| 2 | Hexainnoheal | Amber Q
ㆍDevice for acute and chronic pain relief ㆍCompact, lightweight design with wearable straps applicable to wrists, elbows, knees, shoulders, etc. | ||
| 3 | EKLEER | Smart Display
ㆍCreates a hybrid desktop environment powered solely by smartphone connection (provides business infrastructure by supporting smartphone mirroring and desktop mode) | ||
| 4 | Yeomyung Lighting | LED Smart Streetlight ㆍAutomatically adjusts illumination brightness according to human motion using dimming sensors | ||
| 5 | Eflow | HyDee ㆍHigh-efficiency power generation device based on compact hydrogen fuel cells (generates electricity with hydrogen alone) ㆍProvides stable power supply in diverse outdoor environments | ||
| 6 | DARAM | Caesar ㆍHealthcare product in male urology/orthopedics ㆍCES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree | ||
| No. | Project Name | Company Name | Exhibit Product | |
| 7 | Design-driven Manufacturing Innovation | EMSONIC | Lumio ㆍ230g ultra-lightweight portable Bluetooth speaker ㆍEasily attachable to metal surfaces via built-in magnet at the bottom of the product | |
| 8 | U2 System | Purisoo Plus ㆍPortable water purifying bottle ㆍComposed of 3 modular filters, adaptable to various environments and water conditions ㆍRemoves 99.9% of waterborne bacteria causing human diseases | ||
| 9 | DH Global | 150L Compact Kimchi Refrigerator ㆍ100% domestically produced small refrigerator ㆍCompact 150L capacity suitable for single-person households, pensions, offices, etc. ㆍMulti-purpose usage modes applied | ||
| 10 | Bokuk Electronics | Humidifier
ㆍImproves energy efficiency and achieves rapid humidification with localized heating system ㆍHygienic management facilitated by dishwasher-safe stainless steel inner pot | ||
| 11 | PTG Company | Bartooler
ㆍModular coffee/beverage dispenser machine ㆍEquipped with DID display for advertising playback | ||
| 12 | MOTOWAY | SeraCam
ㆍDesigned to overcome video recording challenges caused by dust and damage in heavy equipment industrial sites ㆍEmits warning alarm when people approach danger zones | ||
| 13 | Design-Technology Full Lifecycle Collaboration Support | FRT Robotics | Upper Limb Power-Assisted Soft Exo-Gear
ㆍLightweight wearable robot to reduce repetitive waist work strain in industrial environments | |
Specialized Design Firms (Design Trade Mission Participants)
| No. | Company Name | Company Profile | Representative Project |
| 1 | BDCI | ㆍFounded: 2015
ㆍSpecialty: Product, Visual, Digital Design ㆍExecuting projects in medical/bio and electronics with domestic and international enterprises including Samsung Electronics, Kyowon, Haier (China), Nama (USA), etc. ㆍWebsite: www.bdcidesign.com | |
| Hybrid CT
(JPI Healthcare) | |||
| 2 | Second White | ㆍFounded: 2016
ㆍSpecialty: Product, Visual Design ㆍExecuting design development projects in electronics, home appliances, and tech with domestic and global companies including LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Lotte, Xiaomi (China), etc. ㆍWebsite: www.secondwhite.com | |
| HoloKit X AR Headset
(Collaboration with HoloKit/Apple) | |||
| 3 | ABOVE | ㆍFounded: 2019
ㆍSpecialty: Product, Visual, Spatial, Service Design ㆍExecuted numerous projects with domestic and global brands including L’Oréal skin beauty device product design, COEX Starfield Library spatial design, etc. ㆍWebsite: www.above.studio | |
| Snow Pavilion
(COEX Starfield Library) | |||
| 4 | Intenxiv | ㆍFounded: 2014
ㆍSpecialty: Product Design ㆍExecuting various projects in electronics and small home appliances with domestic and international enterprises including Hyundai Motor, KT, Samsung Electronics, Coway, Haier (China), etc. ㆍWebsite: www.intenxiv.com | |
| Air Purifier
(CESCO) |
Overview of Design Trade Mission B2B Networking Event
- Overview of Design Business Consultations and Networking Event
- (Event Name) Korean Design Meets Berlin: Built for Real Life*
- Human-Centred products designed for the way people live and work
- (Objective) Expanding business contact points and discovering new collaboration opportunities with German companies to create overseas business for Korean design firms
- (Date/Venue) September 3 (Thu), 2026, 18:00 ~ 21:00 / JUNI Mitte
- * JUNI Mitte: A startup factory supporting science and technology-based entrepreneurship in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, assisting the expansion of scientific research outcomes from research institutes, universities, and industry into real businesses and global markets.
- (Attendees) Approx. 40 attendees, including design-demanding enterprises such as local startups, designers, etc.
- (Program Configuration) Design enterprise pitching & networking, showcase exhibition
- (Order of Events)
| Time | Content | Remarks |
| 18:00~19:00 | Registration and Pre-dinner Networking | |
| 19:00~19:10 | Welcome Address and Opening Remarks | |
| 19:10~19:20 | Opening Keynote (Cross-Border Design Collaboration between Korea and Germany) | HERE Technologies
Jan Michaelis |
| 19:20~19:40 | Group Photo and Design Company Pitching | 4 Design Firms |
| 19:40~20:00 | Q&A | |
| 20:00~21:00 | Exhibition Viewing and Networking |
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