Lighting Collection
Doja
Doja is a collection of freestanding lighting pieces that reinterpret Korean craft heritage through a contemporary lens. The name derives from dojagi, the Korean word for pottery, referencing the country’s long tradition of ceramic artistry.
background
Following the Korean War in the 1950s, South Korea underwent rapid industrial and economic development, prioritizing survival and modernization. While this transformation reshaped the nation into a global cultural and technological leader, many traditional crafts struggled to transition into contemporary everyday life.
transition
Doja responds to this gap. By combining modern fabrication techniques with the quiet refinement of classical Korean aesthetics, the collection seeks to translate heritage into present-day use. Each piece embodies the idea of “Usable Beauty” objects that are not only visually meaningful but integrated into daily rituals.
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A tall floor lamp references the calm, rounded volume of the Moon Jar.
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A mid-height bed side lamp draws from the refined elegance of Goryeo Celadon.
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A table lamp reinterprets the organic silhouette of the traditional Gourd Bottle.
structure
The lamp is composed of three primary elements: a 3D-printed lampshade, exposed hardware that articulates the assembly, and a structural frame made from aluminum sheet.
Rather than preserving tradition as something distant or ceremonial, Doja brings it into lived experience, allowing Korean heritage to exist naturally within contemporary environments and across cultures.