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Wearable Technology

Younique Ring

Entrant: LR Seoul

2024

Silver

CategoryWearable Technology
Class / SubcategorySocial Design
Designs for Social Impact
Country / RegionSouth Korea
Client’s nameAMOREPACIFIC

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Project description.

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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.

Project credits.

Usuk Li

Chief Executive Officer/LR Seoul

Joon Kwon

Chief Executive Officer/LR Seoul

Ji Hye Hong

Chief Creative Officer/LR Seoul

Joobae Shin

Creative Director/LR Seoul

Insup Yun

Senior Art Director/LR Seoul

Junhyeok Ahn

Senior Art Director/LR Seoul

Lisa Jiyun Yeo

Art Director/LR Seoul

Ja Ik Koo

Art Director/LR Seoul

Jaehee Youn

Copywriter/LR Seoul

Jeongjin Kim

Art Director/LR Seoul

Gyeongmin Kim

Copywriter/LR Seoul

Minah Lee

Art Director/LR Seoul

Sujin Shin

Art Director/LR Seoul

Suyeon Han

Copywriter/LR Seoul

Seonjoo Lee

Communication Director(Team Leader)/AMOREPACIFIC

Ah Yun Jeong

Communication Director/AMOREPACIFIC

Jisun Yoon

Communication Director/AMOREPACIFIC

Hye Su Kim

Communication Director/AMOREPACIFIC

Jisung Yoon

Designer/NoneNon

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