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HALo

Winner - Bronze

Competition: Spark:Spring Student
Designer: Doyoon Kim
Design Type: Spaces: architecture, interiors, landscape, Integrated design solution
Company / Organization / School: Kyunghee University
Team Members: Doyoon Kim, Jiwoo Bae & Chani Ryu

HALo is an unmanned halal restaurant designed for Muslim travelers in Korea. Strategically located in major train stations, HALo provides a convenient and culturally respectful dining experience. This project addresses the lack of halal-certified restaurants in Korea, especially outside Seoul, where Muslim tourists often struggle to find proper meals. HALo integrates AI technology, modular architecture, and user-friendly services to solve this issue. AI-powered cooking robots prepare meals that strictly follow halal guidelines. Users can place orders through a dedicated mobile app, customize their meals, and even upload personal recipes. The system also supports spiritual needs by offering prayer time notifications and Qibla direction information. The restaurant operates without staff and is built with a modular design that allows flexible installation in various station environments. Its clean, modern aesthetic reflects the Islamic values of purity, respect, and minimalism. HALo aims to make travel in Korea more accessible and welcoming for Muslim visitors. By respecting religious practices and offering safe, delicious meals, HALo transforms dining from a challenge into a meaningful and enjoyable experience, enhancing the overall impression of Korea as a travel destination.

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HALo, a Korean halal platform for Muslim travelers to South Korea. / Designed by Doyoon Kim, Jiwoo bae, Chani Ryu
With the rise of Muslim tourists, the demand for halal food is growing in South Korea. Yet, even major transportation hubs lack halal restaurants. / Designed by Doyoon Kim, Jiwoo bae, Chani Ryu
HALo integrates AI robotics, modular stores, and digital UX into a halal-friendly food platform designed to support safe and enjoyable travel for Muslim visitors in Korea. / Designed by Chani Ryu
One of HALo’s branding solutions, this store offers safe and accessible halal dining for Muslim travelers visiting Korea. / Designed by Chani Ryu
HALo features robotic workflows for efficient cooking and serving, a modular structure for flexible setup , and CMF strategies that convey a clean and trustworthy brand image. / Designed by Chani Ryu
This is the HALo kitchen module. Two robotic arms on the central island coordinate with the auto-cooking unit. / Designed by Doyoon Kim
The kitchen module robot is designed to cover all automated cooking and cleaning equipment within the modular space. / Designed by Doyoon Kim
App/web services make HALo even more convenient to use, including unattended ordering and payment, recipe personalization, and assistance with religious activities. / Designed by Jiwoo Bae
You can order through the app/web from the convenience of an unmanned store. Also, if you use the app, you can customize your own recipes based on your preferences, allergies. / Designed by Jiwoo Bae
Usage scenarios for both Muslim tourists and store managers using HALo / Designed by Jiwoo Bae