The 10th Design Factory Korea (DFK) Gala Night was held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at ZER01NE Exhibition Hall. The Techno-Art Capstone Project course organized the event. Students from CDM (Culture and Design Management), IID (Information and Interaction Design), and CTM (Creative Technology Management) collaborated to develop innovative products and services in this major course. This year's design challenges were given by the Incheon Metropolitan City and the Korea Labor and Employment Service, and teams tackled three core themes: urban revitalization, island stay innovation, and labor management. The event featured presentations from 24 teams, each showcasing their final project outcomes, including prototypes and business models, with four teams presenting fully working prototypes to the public. To accommodate a diverse audience, the event was conducted in English. The projects presented at the 2026 Capstone Gala are as follows:
- 청관로그: A personalised experience platform rediscovering Incheon Chinatown through local stories and identity.
- My Secret Coast: A service revitalizing the forgotten promenade of Manseok-Hwasu through outdoor activities and community storytelling.
- Hello Jemulpo: A government-run, non-profit public-service program encouraging cruise tourists to explore Jemulpo.
- Jemulpo Time-Log:1883: An all year-round immersive experience platform for visitors to enjoy Jemulpo's open port cultural district.
- Re:Pier: A web-app driven urban revitalization project transforming Incheon's Yeonan Pier into a youth-friendly destination with gamified navigation.
- Jemulpo Suda: A storytelling tourism platform connecting elderly residents of Jemulpo with travellers to share authentic local memories.
- Shinheung.zip: A shared commercial space platform revitalizing Sinheung Market through local businesses, pop-up stores, and cafés.
- SanChaek: A cozy retro book pub in Baedari connecting people through books, drinks, and community events.
- JEMULPO GO: A location-based character-nurturing RPG that turns exploring Jemulpo into an exciting game adventure across 22 local attractions.
- 흐름대로, 개항장: A wayfinding solution that transforms Incheon's Open Port Area streets into an intuitive cultural journey.
- Deokjeok Sunset Tour: A capstone project reimagining idle fishing boats into a one-hour sunset tour to revitalize Deokjeok Island.
- Sindo Sunset Island: A tourism ecosystem for Sindo Sunset Island combining experiential branding and winemaking to support local economic growth.
- LayGo: A public-private tourism platform curating trips for layover passengers with gamified stamp rewards and live navigation.
- ModuModo: An integrated MT planning platform bundling accommodations, activities, and dining for university groups across Sindo, Sido, and Modo islands.
- WAYve: A hybrid physical-digital bike trail experience connecting three connected islands in Incheon through an illustrated map and mobile app.
- RiderShield: A smart helmet and mobile app helping gig riders make data-driven decisions about delivery routes and timing.
- WorkBridge: A scenario-based learning platform helping E-9 migrant workers navigate real workplace situations through simulations and quizzes.
- GachiWork: An AI-powered, industry-based peer network for structurally isolated E-9 foreign workers, supporting 17 languages and legal risk guidance.
- Incheon Fish Market Guided Experience: A multilingual tour platform showcasing the maritime heritage of Incheon's Yeonan Pier Fish Market.
- WorkTrack: A multilingual support tool helping foreign workers record workplace problems, understand their rights, and prepare evidence.
- Verdian Venture: An immersive fantasy RPG transforming job interviews into an engaging game experience to reveal candidates' authentic soft skills.
- 매일매일 Vitamin Sea: A platform turning Deokjeokdo's everyday island life into a box of stories, souvenirs, and local products for sustainable income.
- Fish in the Sea: A curated social nightlife experience combining creative workshops, guided social interaction, and rave-inspired entertainment in Incheon.
- ARC Work: A transparent wearable that captures dangerous sound in real time without muting the music or crowd, designed for gig workers.
