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< Participants shouting ‘Bread!’ to celebrate the signing of the MOU >
The Department of Industrial Design at KAIST signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for industry-academic cooperation with Rosso Sungsimdang on February 24, 2026. This agreement was pursued to combine the unique creativity and technical expertise of each field to promote mutual growth and establish a cooperative system to lead innovation in cultural industry design.
The ceremony, held at the KAIST Department of Industrial Design, was attended by Department Head Professor Hyeon-Jeong Suk and 11 faculty members, along with Director Sun Im and three representatives from Rosso Sungsimdang. Through this agreement, the two organizations plan to continue close cooperation on key areas, including: ▲ Joint research on design, content, and service ideas integrating AI and future technologies ▲ Advancement of data management systems for brand, customer, and operations ▲ Research for data-driven strategic decision-making.
Both institutions are expected to lead design innovation in the cultural industry through the operation of regular consultative bodies and joint projects, while continuously showcasing new collaborative models that break the boundaries between industries.
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