Collection: Min Sang Cho

Lighting artist, architectural lighting consultant, Director of MSCHO STUDIO Ltd.

Min Sang Cho is a multidisciplinary artist whose unique career path blends metalwork, product design, and architectural lighting engineering. Originally from South Korea, Minsang forged his artistic path through rigorous studies and a diverse career that led him from Seoul National University, where he earned his BA and MA in metalwork, to the prestigious Royal College of Art in London for a master's degree in product design.

Initially a goldsmith, Minsang Cho quickly turned to design, then lighting, embracing a range of disciplines that allowed him to explore the intersections between art, technology, and functionality. His six-year stint as a lighting consultant at Horea Lea, one of the UK's most prestigious architectural engineering firms, was pivotal. It was there that he honed his lighting engineering skills, while simultaneously nurturing his dream of creating his own studio.

By founding MSCHO Studio Ltd., Minsang realized his vision of a lighting design firm that offers comprehensive architectural lighting solutions, blending innovation, aesthetics, and technical mastery. His expertise ranges from the design of artistic light fixtures to the execution of large-scale architectural projects. What distinguishes his work is this unique ability to combine the precision of artisanal techniques with the contemporary demands of mass production and additive manufacturing.

Min Sang Cho's work has been featured in leading exhibitions worldwide, including Milan Design Week, IFA Berlin, KBIS Las Vegas, and Light and Building Frankfurt. His clients include international brands such as IKEA, LG Electronics, and SNCF, for whom he has designed innovative lighting solutions.

Min Sang Cho creates works that transcend mere function to become immersive, luminous experiences. His artistic approach aims to enrich living spaces by playing with light and shadow, inviting meditative contemplation of forms and materials. His work embodies a perpetual quest for balance between art and technology, reflecting his rich background and avant-garde vision.