Dongseo University

Modern education for creative minds

Dongseo University offers students a modern learning environment to promote the development of their creative abilities. The focus is not only on academic excellence but also on training strong-minded future business leaders for the international market. The students are actively supported in setting their own goals and planning their careers. Convergent curricula foster this interdisciplinary collaboration, while close partnerships with industry ensure that students receive a real-world education.

About Dongseo University

Toward Asia’s No.1 in Cultural Content

Dongseo University

Facts and figures

11k

Students as of 2025

43

Distinctions since 2011

1992

Year of foundation

Awarded in

Awarded projects 2025

Samsonite Watchbag

The Samsonite Watchbag offers an intuitive product design for people with hearing impairment. An AI-powered camera on the back of the bag detects approaching vehicles and transmits real-time warnings in the form of vibrations felt in the shoulder straps. This tactile feedback gets stronger the closer the vehicle is and makes it possible to discern hazards spatially.

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Uber Eats Safety Way

Uber Eats Safety Way adds safety-based route guidance to the Uber Eats map. Instead of showing the fastest route, the app shows well-lit, busy paths and marks open businesses. The clear, visual interface guides female users through the streets and combines safety with a seamless ordering experience.

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Interview with Dongseo University, College of Design Student Team

Highly sensitive biosensors open up entirely new possibilities for designers. Five students at Dongseo University’s College of Design combined their individual strengths to develop an innovative wearable for visually impaired women. The small device features a graphene biosensor that is attached to the women’s underwear, where…

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