Tying Wishes is part of WKND Lab’s Maedeup series, inspired by the Korean tradition of tying knots as a gesture of good fortune. This project reinterprets traditional Korean knot
making into large-scale, functional furniture and decorative objects. Featuring a symmetrical design with no front or back, each piece reflects the structural and symbolic qualities of traditional knots. The works is a collaboration with a sewist with over 30 years of experience, using sustainable, animal free materials. Notably, the lighting pieces were developed in partnership with a master LED technician. Together, they engineered a way to weave LEDs into the knotted forms without generating excess heat, ensuring both visual refinement and functional safety. Later hand-tied and assembled by the artist. Through Tying Wishes, WKND Lab presents a new direction in Korean design—one that integrates heritage techniques into modern living while emphasizing sustainability and cultural continuity.
Maeduep; 3 legged lighting, 2024. Design
Maeduep; 3 legged lighting, 2024
From the series Tying Wishes
Cotton, expandable polypropylene, LED
Dimensions: 160 H x 60 W x 15 D cm.
Production time is 5 weeks.
Color: Ivory, yellow
WKND Lab is a duo designer studio in Seoul, Korea. It was founded by Eunji Jun and Halin Lee, they are is committed to crafting designs that are simple yet striking, with a strong emphasis on the unique texture and coloration of the materials they use. In doing so, WKND Lab hopes to encourage individuals to explore not only aesthetics but also environmentally, culturally, and socially conscious design alternatives.
