"Social Responsibility Design"... UNIST Department of Design Holds Online Graduation Exhibition

4 Graduates to Hold Online Exhibition from 4th to 20th

Solving Real-World Problems and Presenting Future Visions through Design

A venue was prepared to showcase designs that solve various problems in modern society and promote a better life.

UNIST Design Showcase 24 Graduation Exhibition Poster.

The Department of Design at UNIST (President Jongrae Park) will hold the ‘UNIST Design Showcase 24-Peek’n,’ an online exhibition from the 4th to the 20th, revealing creative and practical ideas from its graduates.

Research team (from left: Ajiza Abdirazakova, Gale Leila Emmanuele Paraino, Doniyerbek Abdurakhimov, Yernur Assirbekov students, Professors Eom Hong-yeol and Kim Hwang). Provided by UNIST

The graduation exhibition ‘Peek’n’ goes beyond a simple display of works to present the problem-solving potential and future vision of design. Graduates aimed to realize social responsibility through designs that combine creativity and practicality.

Four graduates from the Department of Design are participating in this exhibition. Their works focus on addressing the challenges faced by modern society through innovative design. Each sought to bring change to people’s lives through unique approaches and practical solutions.

Aziza Abdyrazakova developed ‘SafeLI,’ a system that provides real-time hazard warnings to construction site workers. It overcomes language barriers and communication issues to protect the safety of foreign workers and facilitate collaboration among workers. It is expected to contribute to reducing industrial accidents at Korean construction sites, where diverse personnel gather.

‘SafeLI’ Real-time Hazard Warning System for Construction Site Workers.

Donierbek Abdurakhimov’s ‘Lichtspiel’ is an original desktop device that conveys time through light. Designed to allow users to sense time through gentle light instead of numbers or noise, it is especially useful for users who require concentration, such as those with ADHD.

Gail Rayla Emanuelle Parayno presents ‘PuffPal,’ a game for children with asthma. Through play, children learn how to manage asthma, while parents can manage medication records and effectively monitor their child’s condition. It is expected to reduce the burden of disease management and foster cooperation within families.

Designs for the visually impaired also attract attention. Yernur Ashirbekov developed ‘Horus,’ a head-mounted display (HMD). It provides a user interface that allows visually impaired users to interact intuitively, enhancing digital accessibility and lowering barriers to information use.

Professor Hwang Kim of the Department of Design said, “This exhibition captures the challenges and growth students have experienced at UNIST, ranging from solving real-world problems to imagining new possibilities for design,” adding, “It is a meaningful occasion to glimpse the value of design by connecting creative ideas with social impact.”

‘UNIST Design Showcase 24-Peek’n’ can be viewed online 24 hours a day. The works can be enjoyed on the official website of the Department of Design.