Hello! I am Matthew Lim
I'm currently a senior majoring in Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). I believe in using design and technology to shape meaningful experiences that would better the lives of people. My work is currently expressed in three forms:
Sfumato is a lounge chair that can be collapsed and made invisible when not in use. It explores the relationship between the user and the chair as the seat surface becomes meaningful only when engaged. Sfumato addresses the needs of the modern city dweller.
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PHYSICAL OBJECT PROJECTS
Sink is an investigation of the relationship between hard and soft, surface and form, user and object. The result is a lounge chair whose seat surface becomes meaningful only when engaged by the user. More on Behance
Solidarity is a pair of stools that utilizes glueless wood joinery. The stools are inspired by traditional Chinese woodworking, Newton's third law and human relationships, ideas gathered during my summer internship at Studio Dunn. More on Behance
"Aminal" Blocks is a product that the 2014 summer interns collaboratively designed with Asher Dunn, acclaimed designer and founder of Studio Dunn. More on Behance
Tetra is a concept shape-shifting object that is inspired by transforming origami and urban outdoor enthusiasts. A combination of unique geometry and suitable materials allow Tetra to have five different functions: mat, shelter, tote, backpack and box. More on Behance
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Digital interfaces shape lives
Technology changes the way we live. Our sense of self is increasingly shaped by our digital identity. Design makes technology meaningful and empowering for the masses.
Tribe is a prosocial reimagination of Amazon. Tribe taps on the collective power of Amazon and social networks so that everyone can very easily get gifts for others, share costs with friends and create groups that spend together. It is inspired by the work of Michael Norton.
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DIGITAL INTERFACE PROJECTS
The Avon Cinema website redesign concept is a result of an in-depth study of business and branding opportunities based on analyzing user needs and improving user experience of the website. More on Behance
Treble is a music app that helps you create full songs in two simple steps. More on Behance
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Drawbot is a wireless pen plotter robot that has no work area limitations. This is unlike most pen plotters in both the open source community and the commercial sector. It is more broadly speaking an exploration into tetherless, free-roaming digital fabrication tools.
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Let's shape the future
