Why do I design?

I grew up in a farming village in South Korea.

Until when I was old enough to go to junior highschool in Seoul (Capital of Korea), I didn't know there was such thing as "brand name" clothes.

Naturally, I never considered being a designer because I didn't think there was such an occupation.

I read about great scientists, doctors, philosophers, but I have never read about designers.

When I went to stores to buy clothes, the thought never occured to me that someone actually designed the clothes that I was looking at.

Years went by....
And one day I discovered "Fashion Design".

I discovered that there are people working behind the scene to design all the clothes that I see...
...

My mother asked me one day why I bother going back to school and study Fashion Design.

"Why?"

Strangely that never entered my mind. Why do I study fashion design? Why do I design?

It definitely isn't for money or fame.

I do it because it feels right. I feel alive and happy when I touch the fabric that I am draping with. It feels right.

It took me long time to discover this road.

And I am walking on this road not knowing what I will find next.

I know I will meet some interesting people, I will encounter some difficulties.

But this is the road that I choose to walk on....

How glad I am to find this....