Jihyo Kim is a jewellery designer who presents a new perspective through sustainable art jewellery while preserving cultural heritage. She graduated from MA Jewellery, Central Saint Martins in London and BA Ceramic Design, South Korea. Her research focuses on creating jewellery with cultural and environmental significance by circular design. Her designs harmoniously blend traditional Korean craftsmanship with modern sustainable principles.
Through her sustainable art jewelry, Kim emphasizes the importance of sustainable design and aims to convey this crucial message to a broader audience.
Education
2021 -2023
2011-2014
MA Design(Jewellery), Central Saint Martins with Distinction
London, UK
BA Ceramic Design, Mokwon University
Daejeon, South Korea
Exhibition
2024. 10.
The China Craft Week 2024
UK Pavilion
Hangzhou, China.
2024. 03.
The UK Jewellery Festival 2024.
Ones to Watch, Bright New Gems stand.
London, UK.
2023. 10.
Design Transforms, Lethaby gallery / Nol-ee collection
London, UK.
2023. 09.
London Design Festival 2023 / The Lotus light
London, UK.
2023. 06.
UAL Graduate Showcase / Nol-ee collection
London, UK.
2022. 09.
Milano Jewelry Week, Jewel Drop / Bamboo Bracelet
Milano, Italy.
2022. 09.
London Design Festival 2022 / Bamboo Bracelet
London, UK.
2017. 09.
Lisu gallery, Speak in the las breath of the Arts / Ceramic Sculpture
Seoul, South Korea.
Achievements
2023. 09.
Special Lecture for BA Ceramic students.
Daejeon, South Korea.
2023. 09.
Selected Ones to Watch by Bright New Gems / Coffee Ring
London, UK.
2023. 06.
Shortlisted Maison/0 Green Trail by Central Saint Martins and LVMH / Nol-ee collection
London, UK.
2022. 06.
Participation in the Project Green / Design, Technology and Sustainability
MA Design x Stella McCartney x Lenovo
London, UK.
2015. 02.
2014. 06.
Ceramic Design Special prize by Chungnam Ceramic Design Contest
South Korea.
Jewelry Rendering Special prize
by 13th International Jewelry Design Contest
Seoul, South Korea.
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