2024

Design Awards Silver Winner - LR Seoul

Younique Ring

Entrant Company

LR Seoul

Category

Social Design - Design for Public Awareness

Client's Name

AMOREPACIFIC

Country / Region:

South Korea

AMOREPACIFIC's pioneering campaign, "YOUNIQUE RING," strategically confronts Korea's societal fixation on external beauty, particularly exacerbated by social media influences. With Korea leading globally in plastic surgery per capita, the campaign's mission is to inspire a transformative shift, urging the MZ generation to embrace and celebrate their unique inner beauty in defiance of prevailing narrow beauty standards.

Central to the campaign is the reimagining of the Dol-Ring tradition, where a pure gold ring is traditionally gifted to one-year-old babies to symbolize wishes for enduring beauty and health. The YOUNIQUE RING serves as a contemporary reinterpretation of this tradition, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with the profound symbolism of the Dol-Ring. This design not only caters to contemporary tastes but also honors cultural roots, creating a tangible link between heritage and modernity.

Beyond its ornamental appeal, the YOUNIQUE RING integrates an NFC chip, elevating it from a mere accessory to a dynamic tool. This chip serves a dual purpose, acting as an exclusive pass to AMOREPACIFIC events, offering participants immersive experiences. Simultaneously, it grants access to inspiring interviews with over 1,000 MZ generation consumers, providing valuable insights into diverse journeys towards self-discovery.

The YOUNIQUE RING emerges not only as a symbolic bridge connecting Korea's rich cultural heritage with the modern challenge of redefining beauty but also as a beacon of cultural change. By elucidating the Dol-Ring tradition within the campaign, it becomes a powerful narrative that encourages individuals to embrace their unique selves in the face of societal pressures shaped by social media. Through its intricate blend of cultural resonance, symbolic elements, and innovative technology, the campaign aims to empower individuals, fostering a broader discourse on authenticity and individuality while challenging prevailing beauty norms. The YOUNIQUE RING stands as a tangible representation of a cultural and societal paradigm shift, urging individuals to reclaim their narrative in the pursuit of genuine and diverse beauty.

Credits

Chief Executive Officer/LR Seoul
Usuk Li
Chief Executive Officer/LR Seoul
Joon Kwon
Chief Creative Officer/LR Seoul
Ji Hye Hong
Creative Director/LR Seoul
Joobae Shin
Senior Art Director/LR Seoul
Insup Yun
Senior Art Director/LR Seoul
Junhyeok Ahn
Art Director/LR Seoul
Lisa Jiyun Yeo
Art Director/LR Seoul
Ja Ik Koo
Copywriter/LR Seoul
Jaehee Youn
Art Director/LR Seoul
Jeongjin Kim
Copywriter/LR Seoul
Gyeongmin Kim
Art Director/LR Seoul
Minah Lee
Art Director/LR Seoul
Sujin Shin
Copywriter/LR Seoul
Suyeon Han
Communication Director(Team Leader)/AMOREPACIFIC
Seonjoo Lee
Communication Director/AMOREPACIFIC
Ah Yun Jeong
Communication Director/AMOREPACIFIC
Jisun Yoon
Communication Director/AMOREPACIFIC
Hye Su Kim
Designer/NoneNon
Jisung Yoon
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