Kwak Tae-gi

Professor Kwak Tae-gi is a distinguished academic and industry expert at Sejong University's Department of Fashion Design, College of Arts and Physical Education. With a PhD in Fashion Design from Kyung Hee University (2007), a Master of Design from Royal College of Art (1992), and foundational training at Central Saint Martins and Waltham Forest College, he bridges traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation.

• Education: PhD (Kyung Hee University), MDA (Royal College of Art), BA (Central Saint Martins), Diploma (Waltham Forest College)

His research spans digital fashion, gender-neutral styles, and cultural hybridization in design, with over 50 publications in Korean Society of Costume Design and related forums. Industry collaborations include Hyundai Motor Company (2014-2015) and Seoul Fashion Week committees. He leads Korea Fashion Illustration Association as President since 2008.

Recent work highlights YouTube content creation (2024), 3D printing applications (2016-2017), and cross-cultural studies merging Korean bojagi with European art. Though no explicit awards listed, his advisory roles in Blue House uniform design (2014) and police uniform committees (2015) underscore policy impact.