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2026 DDP Design Book Fair: 26 Design Teams Gather at Dongdaemun for a Free Showcase

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2026 DDP Design Book Fair

A book is born through countless choices and creative steps, from planning and editing to design and printing. The 2026 DDP Design Book Fair goes beyond the finished volume, inviting visitors to discover the design language and the stories behind how books are made.

Twenty-six design teams, publishers and creators showcase their books and works, alongside an exhibition exploring the bookmaking process and curated shelves of titles handpicked by various publishers.

Key Information

Dates: August 22 (Sat) – August 23 (Sun), 2026

Venue: DDP Design Lab, 3F

Hours: 11:00 – 19:00

Admission: Free

Address: DDP Design Lab 3F, 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04566

Getting there: Subway Lines 2/4/5, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 1 (about 26 m walk)

Book Talks & Workshops

The fair also hosts book talks and workshops where designers and creators share their publishing journeys.

Book Talk 1: Jeon Eun-kyung of Magazine C — "A Chair I Wanted Became a Book": the story behind making a book inspired by a single chair. Aug 22 (Sat) 14:00–15:00

Book Talk 2: Lee Geon-ha of GraphicHa Studio — "Some Tastes Become Books": how scattered personal tastes are gathered into a volume. Aug 22 (Sat) 16:00–17:00

Workshop 1: Kim Min-seong of Paper Magazine Club — "Making a Zine of My 'Beginning'": craft a personal zine using magazines, stationery and stickers. Aug 23 (Sun) 14:00–15:00

Workshop 2: Ahn Geum-seon — "Mini-Book Reading Club": choose from 20 mini-book kits, make one, read it and share thoughts. Aug 23 (Sun) 16:00–17:00

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