A cap for sale at KIMTEKHWA MUSEUM. His painting of Hallasan Baekrokdam (volcanic lake) is expressed in embroidery. MADE IN JEJU!
Hello!
We are the editorial team behind the Jeju issue of <d design travel>.
From May 8th to 22nd, two members of the editorial team gathered in Jeju from Tokyo and Seoul, for the first round of exploration, interviews, and research.
We visited many places, looked at them from a design perspective, and even climbed Mount Hallasan.
We share our thoughts and stories with you, capturing the passion and energy of the two of us in the making of this book.
<I am Shindo, the editor-in-chief>
Editor-in-Chief Shindo before departure from Eorimok
We went on the Eorimok - Witseorum - Namwal Branch (Retrograde) - Yeongsil Oreum course.
Photo by Jina
We went to Mt. Hallasan.
It was one of the highlights of my first trip to Jeju Island.
Mt. Hallasan is the highest mountain in Korea and a World Heritage Site. For the people of Jeju, it is their mother mountain. On April 22, we talked about it at the Jeju workshop, and I decided to climb it to see if it could be introduced as a <SIGHT> category of "d mark".
More than the beauty of the mountain or the pleasure of climbing, what was important to me on this climb was "Jeju-ness".
There are several routes for the ascent of Mt. Hallasan, but the editorial team's choice was the Eorimok ~ Yeongsil route, which is also a beginner's route that does not require a reservation. The reason we chose this is that <d design travel> does not specialize in mountains. Since it wasn't a hike to see the top of the mountain, we first had to make sure it was "easy to climb". The most important point to consider since this is a foreign country where we don't speak the local language, but fortunately we had no problems there.
I would recommend hiking boots if possible to be safe, but it was a relatively paved trail, so sneakers (no leather shoes or heels) would be fine. It's more of a trek than a hike, so we saw families with children holding hands and picnicking, as well as young Korean couples and elderly people with canes.
The memorable lunch breaks at the rest areas are a welcome respite and a reminder that this is Korea's highest mountain. Not only do you get world-class views, but you also get to enjoy a lunch of cup noodles and kimbap (Korean rice rolls) against the backdrop of a mountain peak painted by artist Kim Taek-hwa. There's still a lot to write about, and I can't do it perfectly, so be sure to read the final article when 'd design Jeju' is published. by Shindo
Painting 'Hallasan' by Kim Taek-hwa
It's also the label for Hallasan, a popular soju in South Korea. by Jina
Choosing ramen noodles at the convenience store is also a fun part of the hike.
My choice was ramen with the name 'Lunchbox'. by Jina
After passing the Witseorum sign, we went all the way to the 'South Wall Branch' and descended back to Yeongseom. Photo by Shindo
<d design travel> Chief Editor of Shindo's Voicy and the D&D Jeju Society
(Both are in Japanese)
Voicy
This is an audio diary of the editor-in-chief of <d design travel>.
As editor-in-chief, I try to be as "honest" as possible, including what impressed me, what made me happy, what I struggled with, and what I worried about during the previous day's coverage.
Listen to Editor-in-Chief Shindo's Voicy
the D&D Jeju Society
As I've been working on the book, I've created a group on Facebook to keep track of my "design travels" and to share my daily reflections on what I've learned and been impressed by along the way.
the D&D Jeju Society (Facebook group)
<This week's editorial focuses on...Music of Jeju>
<d design travel> was started in 2009 by designer Nagaoka Kenmei (D&Department).
The book divides places into six categories (sightseeing, restaurants, shops, cafes, hotels, and local people) and introduces four of them with "d mark" reviews.
Inside the magazine there are sections on <Local Books> and <Local Music>.
The stories of the region became books, and the music became songs!
When you return home after listening to them, the music and books will also become valuable souvenirs of your trip.
Today I'm introducing <Breathing Sounds> by Hello Ga-Young.
During an interview with editor-in-chief Shindo, I heard the breathing sounds of haenyeo (Korean women divers) on a beach in Gujwa-eup. by Jina
Listen to this week's Jeju music, selected by the d design travel editorial team(Link to youtube)
<Jina's Editorial Reviews>
On our first field trip, we spent some time with the staff of the d Jeju restaurant. Perhaps more than the editorial staff, the d staff has spent a certain amount of time and studied about <Jeju>.
We editors think they might have something to share with us. I thought it would be nice to remember each other's names, then I wanted to call them by name, so we wrote each other's names and talked while eating. We believe that building relationships through a detailed process is one of the missions of the d design travel editorial team.
<d design travel Photo Journal>
Heobuk, a vessel used to carry water in Jeju.
Women carrying water on their backs can be seen all over Jeju.
Water is a precious commodity on the volcanic island of Jeju, so people have long carried water in heebuks.
This can still be seen in many Jeju designs today.
Photo by Jina at Topdong Sports Park.
<Editorial Team of d design travel JEJU>
Hideto Shindo
d design travel chief editor / d47 design travel store director
Born in 1980. Joined the D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT in 2012.
A travel guide compiled from a "long-life design perspective" and published in one volume for each of Japan's 47 prefectures. Responsible for the overall production of "d design travel", including editing, writing, and photography.
Organized an exhibition in conjunction with "d design travel" at the d47 Museum in Hikarie, Shibuya.
He also travels by car to pick up exhibits from the prefectures covered in each issue.
Jina Lee
Director of Calling Books /<d design travel> Writing Partner
Born in 1984. In 2012, she discovered the D&Department Project through designer Kenmei Nagaoka's book
<Walking on Designer Thoughts> by designer Kenmei Nagaoka and learned about the D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT,
She was a member of the study group at MMMG, which became a partner of the D&DEPARTMENT SEOUL store.
As a travel writer, she has published books such as "Rediscovering Seoul" and "Mother-Daughter Travel",
In 2021, she founded Calling Books, a curated bookstore and general store that deals with books and becoming books.
d design travel's first overseas special issue<Jeju>, as the Korean representative of, she is in charge of reporting and editing with editor-in-chief Shindo.
Thank you and take care!
-Editorial Team
