studio obb is a design studio that explores the beauty of old things.
During my time as a designer, I witnessed a huge amount of waste that was created in the process of product development. This experience made me think deeply about sustainable design, which eventually led me to start studio obb.
We create various products inspired by old objects using old materials as our core concept. All products by studio obb are eco-friendly—upcycled, recycled, or easy to recycle.
Country: Republic of Korea
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio.obb/
Website: https://studioobb.kr/
Primary Contact Person: Hyosook Son
Email: studio_obb@naver.com
Contact no.: +82-10-2339-0584
Business Name: studio obb
Address: 302, 70, Yeonhui-ro 5-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Website / Link to Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16UFyTDiNUobU9L5aRCOGFXDqodusgZMa/view?usp=sharing
Publication/Work:
[Publications]
1. Old Books Calendar Archive Book
Since 2020, we’ve been turning discarded books into calendars by adding new graphic designs to old pages.
This book shows how the calendar has changed over the years and shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making process.
You’ll find details about materials, tools, physical samples, mistakes we made, and how we fixed them. This book will be helpful for those interested in upcycled design.
2. Word Search Puzzle - Things That Make Us Happy
A cheerful puzzle book themed around the little joys of daily life.
Each puzzle is a simple word search. We created this book hoping it could be a small but meaningful pause in your busy day.
There are 50 themes about things that make us happy, each with 10 related words. It's a “healthy dose of dopamine” you can enjoy anywhere.
[Goods]
1. Hairpins for Book Worms
These bookmarks are shaped like hairpins — a fun idea inspired by how a bookmark in a book can look like a hairpin in hair.
They’re made by upcycling colorful packaging such as snack and cosmetic boxes.
It’s a small item, but it brings a touch of humor and charm to your reading time.
2. Old Books Flowers
Flowers made from old books that never wilt.
These handmade flowers highlight the unique charm of old paper—its texture and tiny printed text.
Even a single flower has a strong presence.
3. Old Books Paperweights
Small, fruit-shaped paperweights made from discarded books.
The shape is created using papier-mâché techniques, then finished with shredded book pages and glue.
Each one contains added weight, making it perfect for holding down napkins or notes.
studio obb
studio obb is a design studio that explores the beauty of old things.
During my time as a designer, I witnessed a huge amount of waste that was created in the process of product development. This experience made me think deeply about sustainable design, which eventually led me to start studio obb.
We create various products inspired by old objects using old materials as our core concept. All products by studio obb are eco-friendly—upcycled, recycled, or easy to recycle.
[Publications]
1. Old Books Calendar Archive Book
Since 2020, we’ve been turning discarded books into calendars by adding new graphic designs to old pages.
This book shows how the calendar has changed over the years and shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making process.
You’ll find details about materials, tools, physical samples, mistakes we made, and how we fixed them. This book will be helpful for those interested in upcycled design.
2. Word Search Puzzle - Things That Make Us Happy
A cheerful puzzle book themed around the little joys of daily life.
Each puzzle is a simple word search. We created this book hoping it could be a small but meaningful pause in your busy day.
There are 50 themes about things that make us happy, each with 10 related words. It's a “healthy dose of dopamine” you can enjoy anywhere.
[Goods]
1. Hairpins for Book Worms
These bookmarks are shaped like hairpins — a fun idea inspired by how a bookmark in a book can look like a hairpin in hair.
They’re made by upcycling colorful packaging such as snack and cosmetic boxes.
It’s a small item, but it brings a touch of humor and charm to your reading time.
2. Old Books Flowers
Flowers made from old books that never wilt.
These handmade flowers highlight the unique charm of old paper—its texture and tiny printed text.
Even a single flower has a strong presence.
3. Old Books Paperweights
Small, fruit-shaped paperweights made from discarded books.
The shape is created using papier-mâché techniques, then finished with shredded book pages and glue.
Each one contains added weight, making it perfect for holding down napkins or notes.