About Us

Who
We Are

Innovating at the Intersection of Culture and Design

We are a project-based consultancy, innovation curators and connectors.
Specializing in strategic design and cross-sector collaboration, we cultivate bold ideas and impactful partnerships. Acting as a cultural bridge between Korea and Italy, we connect industries to shape future-forward projects.

How We Work

Innovating Through Cross-Cultural Connection & Curation

Our approach is deeply rooted in cross-cultural collaboration and cultural intelligence. By uniting diverse perspectives, we craft solutions that are not only innovative but also inclusive and globally relevant contributing to a more connected, creative, and sustainable future.

Vision & Core Pillars

8 Empowerment & Impact

Number 8 symbolizes strength, ambition, and the drive to create lasting impact through strategic leadership in PROGETTO823.

2 Collaboration & Balance

Number 2 represents partnership, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity, emphasizing collaboration to create meaningful solutions in PROGETTO823.

3 Creativity & Expression

Number 3 represents creativity, innovation, and open communication, fueling imaginative and inspiring projects in PROGETTO823.

Founders

Founder / Intercultural Innovation Consultant

Jean Kim

Jean Kim (Jiyoon Kim) is a multidisciplinary design strategist and Intercultural Innovation Consultant who helps organizations uncover future growth opportunities through culturally intelligent design. With extensive international experience across diverse industries, she bridges ideas across creative sectors and curates collaborative projects that foster cross-cultural dialogue, spark innovation, and create lasting impact.

Current - Progetto823 - Innovation Advisor
Current - LINEAPELLE - Consultant

Current - RICK RHE - Business & Marketing Director

Co Founder / Innovation Consultant

Rick Lee

Rick Lee (Seungik Lee) is an Innovation Consultant, Fashion Director, and Professor in fashion and industrial design. He brings a cross-disciplinary approach that blends aesthetics, functionality, and innovation. Rick helps brands develop bold, design-driven solutions, bridging creative vision with strategic insight to shape future-forward design narratives.

Current - Hongik University - Professor, Fashion Design

Current - SFW Global Creative Director

Current - LINEAPELLE - Consultant

Current - RICK RHE - Art Director

LINEAPELLE

Since 2019, LINEAPELLE has established a Korean platform that bridges Italy’s leather excellence with Korea’s industries, fostering innovative and sustainable collaborations in design and innovation.

A Platform for Innovation and Sustainability

By promoting responsible practices and education, LINEAPELLE Korea strengthens the connection between Italy and Korea, inspiring positive change across the global leather and materials industries.

Bridging Industries: Building Collaborative Futures

Through curated events, seminars, and educational programs, LINEAPELLE links Korean designers, manufacturers, and institutions with the latest in Italian leather innovation cultivating collaboration and long-term partnerships.