studio JINSIK KIM, is a contemporary studio that pursues abstract minimalism, was founded from 2013 in Seoul by Korean designer, Jinsik Kim(b.1983). He, as the co-founder and creative director, is currently leading the Seoul-based furniture brand True to Type and the creative label Text Sandwich, based in Seoul. In the studio, It is crucial that the material itself tells the reason for its existence with specific moods. Design is like weather. This is because we feel and experience objects and spaces not only through visual elements but also through skin, smell and hearing. He has successfully proceeded collaborations with internationally recognized brands, such as Christofle, Baccarat, Bolon, Hermes, Nestle, LG Household & Health Care, true to type, Wallpaper* magazine, FRAME magazine and Gallery Seomi. Moreover, he exhibited his works in different fairs like Wallpaper* Handmade, Design Miami, Victoria and Albert Museum, Salone del Mobile, Maison & Objet and New York Design week. He released One Point as Wallpaper* Handmade 2016 in Milan and The Mail Box won a Wallpaper* Design Awards 2019. He is an adjunct professor at Ewha Womans University and Konkuk University. He graduated from a Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship at ECAL/University of art and design in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2013.