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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.

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Education

2026 - Present

PhD Metal Art & Design

Hongik University

Seoul, South Korea

2021 -2023

MA Design(Jewellery)

Central Saint Martins with Distinction

London, UK

2011-2014

BA Ceramic Design

Mokwon University

Daejeon, South Korea

Exhibition

2026. 09.

AMALGAM, Cluster - Upcoming

London, UK

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 

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.

Ceramic Design Special prize by Chungnam Ceramic Design Contest

South Korea

2014. 06.

Jewelry Rendering Special prize

by 13th International Jewelry Design Contest

Seoul, South Korea

Press

Jihyo Kim is a conscious designer studied at Central Saint Martins, London.  Kim champions sustainability using Korean crafts
Jihyo Kim is a conscious designer studied at Central Saint Martins, London.  Kim champions sustainability using Korean crafts
Jihyo Kim is a conscious designer studied at Central Saint Martins, London.  Kim champions sustainability using Korean crafts
Jihyo Kim is a conscious designer studied at Central Saint Martins, London.  Kim champions sustainability using Korean crafts
Jihyo Kim is a conscious designer studied at Central Saint Martins, London.  Kim champions sustainability using Korean crafts

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