ITALIAN DESIGN FOR
KOREAN SPACES

ITALIAN DESIGN FOR
KOREAN SPACES

We help Italian design companies identify the right products, partners and project opportunities for the Korean market.

FROM COLLECTION TO MARKET OPPORTUNITY

FROM COLLECTION TO MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Through product analysis, market positioning and local business development, we connect each collection with the most relevant Korean channels.

FURNITURE &
CONTRACT

Furniture and systems for residential,

hospitality, workplace and retail projects.

LIGHTING

Decorative and technical lighting for

residential, hospitality and contract

environments.

OBJECTS &
LIFESTYLE

Ceramics, accessories and lifestyle products

for concept stores, galleries and selected

retail.

01 — COLLECTION ANALYSIS

01 — COLLECTION ANALYSIS

We identify the products with the strongest market potential.

We identify the products with the strongest market potential.

02 — MARKET POSITIONING

02 — MARKET POSITIONING

We define the most suitable pricing, audience and commercial channels.

We define the most suitable pricing, audience and commercial channels.

03 — PARTNER & PROJECT SCOUTING

03 — PARTNER & PROJECT SCOUTING

We select distributors, showrooms, architects, interior designers and contract opportunities.

We select distributors, showrooms, architects, interior designers and contract opportunities.

04 — LOCAL REPRESENTATION

04 — LOCAL REPRESENTATION

We present the company, organise meetings and support commercial development in South Korea.

We present the company, organise meetings and support commercial development in South Korea.

PRODUCT–MARKET MATCHING

THE RIGHT PRODUCT. THE RIGHT CONTEXT. THE RIGHT PARTNER.

THE RIGHT PRODUCT. THE RIGHT CONTEXT. THE RIGHT PARTNER.

We do not present every product to every contact. We select the collections and channels that offer the strongest strategic fit.

COMPANY → COLLECTION → MARKET CHANNEL → KOREAN PARTNER

COMPANY → COLLECTION → MARKET CHANNEL → KOREAN PARTNER

RELEVANCE

RELEVANCE

Selected according to local demand, style and application.

Selected according to local demand, style and application.

POSITIONING

POSITIONING

Presented within the right competitive and commercial context.

Presented within the right competitive and commercial context.

PRECISION

PRECISION

Matched only with compatible and qualified partners.

Matched only with compatible and qualified partners.

PARTNER NETWORK

PARTNER NETWORK

Distributors · Showrooms · Architects · Interior Designers · Contract Companies · Hospitality Groups · Real Estate Developers · Concept Stores

Distributors · Showrooms · Architects · Interior Designers · Contract Companies · Hospitality Groups · Real Estate Developers · Concept Stores

KOREA DESIGN CALENDAR

KOREA DESIGN CALENDAR

FURNITURE, OBJECTS & LIFESTYLE 2026–2027

FURNITURE, OBJECTS & LIFESTYLE 2026–2027

A strategic overview of the key events and market opportunities for Italian design brands in South Korea.

AUG 2026

KOFURN — Korea International Furniture & Interior Fair

Furniture, interior products, local partners and distribution scouting.

SEP 2026

Design Miami Seoul

Collectible design, galleries, premium positioning and cultural visibility.

NOV 2026

Seoul Design Festival

Product design, objects, lifestyle, brand awareness and B2B networking.

DEC 2026

Home·Table Deco Fair

Home décor, tableware, lighting, lifestyle objects and retail testing.

FEB 2027

Korea Build Week

Architecture, interiors, materials, contract and project opportunities.

FEB 2027

Seoul Living Design Fair

Furniture, living trends, premium home styling and buyer visibility.

SPRING 2027

Showroom & Retail Scouting Seoul

Targeted meetings with retailers, interior studios and local partners.

SUMMER 2027

Design & Lifestyle Pop-ups Seoul

Market testing, consumer insights and direct product feedback.

AUTUMN 2027

Design Stores & Department Store Events

Premium retail positioning, visibility and commercial opportunities.

NOV–DEC 2027

Seoul Design Festival / Home·Table Deco Fair

Brand consolidation, trend updates and new buyer connections.

2027 dates will be updated through official calendars. This timeline provides a strategic view of the main design opportunities to activate the Korean market throughout the year.

01 — FREE INITIAL ASSESSMENT

DISCOVER YOUR BRAND’S POTENTIAL IN SOUTH KOREA

DISCOVER YOUR BRAND’S POTENTIAL IN SOUTH KOREA

Request a complimentary Korea Market Snapshot: an initial assessment of your brand, positioning and potential opportunities in the Korean market.

A focused first step to understand where and how your brand could approach South Korea.

REQUEST YOUR FREE ANALYSIS →

Our collaborations

Newlife
BD Korea
CuminiEdizioni

BD Korea

BD Korea

BD Korea