SketchLab
@sketchlabkaist
At SketchLab, Department of Industrial Design, KAIST, we envision convergence of traditional design practice and digital technology.
On May 15, 19, and 26, we were thrilled to host Prof. Bong Gwan Jun (DHCSS), Prof. Sung-hee Lee (CT), Prof. Moon Choi (STP), and Prof. Jung Kim (ME), heads of our neighboring KAIST departments, to showcase our sketching techs. Thanks for helping us build the future!😉
On Jul 16, we toured the DRB factory with Prof. Woohun Lee and Prof. Yiyun Kang. Many thanks to DRB for hosting us!
On Jul 15, we witnessed many worlds coming together for the first time! KLIO × DRB
On Jul 3, Donghyeok and Dr. Junyup Lee presented our protein VR tech to the synthetic biology community for the first time at the 2025 Summer KIDDS. Honored to receive an Outstanding Poster Award, and the enthusiastic response confirmed we’re addressing real needs in the field 🧬
On Jun 25, we went to see F1: The Movie on its release day in Korea. Fast, loud, and full of heart! 🏎️☁️☁️
On Jun 11, Prof. Seok-Hyung Bae wrapped up the spring semester for two courses, ID830 Special Topics in Design Ⅵ<Design Research in Action> and ID217 <Presentation Technique>. Cheers to a semester well done!🥂
On May 17, we showcased our tech at the 2025 KAIST science outreach program for middle and high school students. We hope our tech sparked inspiration in the next generation of industrial designers! 🚀✨
On May 15, we had the honor of welcoming Dr. Gyung-su Lee, a pioneer in nuclear fusion who led the KSTAR and ITER programs, and shared our sketching techs with him. Thank you for the amazing stories!⚛️
On May 13, President Kwang Hyung Lee of KAIST hosted a ceremony to thank DRB for their generous support of the DRB-KAIST SketchTheFuture Research Center, where we envision the future of advanced industries through 3D sketching integrated with AI and VR.
On May 13, President Kwang Hyung Lee of KAIST hosted a ceremony to thank DRB for their generous support of the DRB-KAIST SketchTheFuture Research Center, where we envision the future of advanced industries through 3D sketching integrated with AI and VR.
On May 8, we tested our Unitree G1 humanoid robot. Big thanks to DRB for their support. Stay tuned for everything we're going to build with it!
On Apr 28-May 1, Joon Hyub, Seung-Jun, and Siripon were in Yokohama, Japan, presenting two exciting LBWs on robot and car design at #CHI2025 🌸🤖🚗! See more: sketch.kaist.ac.kr/publications/2… sketch.kaist.ac.kr/publications/2…
On Apr 22, Seung-Jun and Siripon had a rehearsal for the CHI 2025 LBW presentation. See you soon in Yokohama, Japan!💪
On Apr 11, we had an amazing time at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, thanks to an invitation from KLIO DESIGN! We can’t wait to see KLIO’s multi-purpose mobility project, MULE, everywhere! 🚗⚡️
On Apr 2, we explored advanced materials for future drones with DRB and Urban Robotics Lab. Stay tuned!
On Mar 14, we hosted Dr. Byeongho YU, CEO of URobotics, and his team, and demonstrated our 3D sketching, robot, and VR technologies. Thank you for enjoying our demo. Hope to see you again!
On Mar 13, we invited the Venerable Misan W.D. Kim, chief researcher of KAIST Center of Contemplative Science, and demonstrated our 3D sketching, robot, and VR technologies. Your visit was inspiring—we look forward to the next opportunity! 🙏
On Mar 11, DRB-KAIST SketchTheFuture Research Center Robot Sketching Group visited DRB CampusD Busan to check out the just-arrived Unitree G1. Any fun ideas on what to do with it next? 🤔✨
On Feb 14, Seung-Jun Lee (M.S.), Hanbee Jang (B.S.), Siripon Sutthiwanna (B.S.), and Hyelim Hwang (B.S.) received their degrees. Congratulations!
