PROGETTO
823
About Us
PROGETTO823 is a cross-cultural strategy, innovation, and creative consultancy connecting design, business, culture, and social impact.
Founded by Jean Kim and co-founded by Rick Lee, PROGETTO823 bridges South Korea and Italy, combining Korea’s dynamic innovation with Italy’s rich design and creative heritage.
We connect people, ideas, and industries to create meaningful collaborations, new opportunities, and lasting impact.
Our Approach
We believe innovation happens when different perspectives meet.
Our work combines:
Strategy
Turning insight into direction.
Culture
Understanding people, contexts and changing values.
Design
Using creativity to shape meaningful experiences.
Connection
Bringing together the right people, organizations and ideas.
Impact
Transforming creative thinking into positive social value.
Jean Kim
Founder / Cross-Cultural Innovation & Impact Strategist
Connecting cultures. Curating possibilities. Creating impact.
Jean Kim is a cross-cultural strategist and innovation consultant working at the intersection of design, culture, business, and social impact.
With a global perspective and extensive cross-cultural experience, she creates meaningful connections across industries, institutions, and creative communities transforming diverse perspectives into new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Her vision forms the foundation of PROGETTO823: a belief that creativity becomes most powerful when it connects people, creates opportunity, and generates positive, lasting impact.