The Gwangju Institute of Design Promotion was established to strengthen the competitiveness of regional industries and vitalize the local economy by fostering the design industry in the southwest region and connecting it with traditional and specialized local industries. The agency also aims to prepare for the globalization of the design market and position Gwangju as a hub of creative innovation.
Mission
Vision
Slogan
Goals
Through a wide range of initiatives encompassing design support, talent development, job creation, public design, research and development, and the promotion of design culture, the Gwangju Institute of Design Promotion is dedicated to advancing the Gwangju region and enriching the quality of life for its citizens.
First,
Advancing regional industries through design convergence
Second,
Strengthening alignment with the 8th municipal administration’s policy direction
Third,
Enhancing citizens’ well-being through design
Fourth,
Promoting management innovation and social value
2024
12 Inauguration of Kim Yong-mo as the 8th President
2023
09 Organized the 10th Gwangju Design Biennale
2022
11 Launched of the ESG Management Committee
2021
09 Organized the 9th Gwangju Design Biennale
01 Received the 2020 Best Management Award (Mayor of Gwangju City)
2020
12 Proclaimed the Human Rights Management Charter
09 Selected as the Outstanding Institution in 2020 Management Evaluation (Institution Rating: A / Director Rating: S)
07 Established the Council of Directors for Five Regional Institutes of Design Promotion
06 Opened the Operations Office for the Yangrim-dong Penguin Village Craft Street
04 Renamed as the Gwangju Institute of Design Promotion
2019
09 Organized the 8th Gwangju Design Biennale
2017
09 Organized the 7th Gwangju Design Biennale
09 Selected as an Excellent Institution in 2017 Management Evaluation (Institution Rating: A)
2015
09 Organized the 6th Gwangju Design Biennale
07 Opened the Gwangju Printing Shop Support Center
2013
09 Organized the 5th Gwangju Design Biennale
2006
03 Opened the Gwangju Design Center
2005
09 Established the Gwangju Design Center
