Hi there, I’m a product designer that grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. I take life through the mindset to always be down to do something new. I always remind myself to thrive in any situation I am in and have fun while I'm at it. Hope you learn more about me here :)
MATTHEW HOPE
I like experiencing the most life has to give me, and I take inspiration from the places and people around me. Here are some things that have especially stuck with me
- cooking
- hiking
- graphic design
- hosting
- plants
- dancing
- travel
always remember pause and look at the sunset
Who built me professionally
- 25madisonproduct design fellowaug 26 - dec 26Venture capital and investment firm incubating AI companies in legacy industries
- CrowdVolt (YC24)product design interndec 25 - aug 26YC-backed bid-ask marketplace for electronic music tickets, connecting buyers and sellers on a secure, community-driven platform
- The Philadelphia Inquirercontract product designerjan 25 - may 25Philadelphia’s largest media outlet, with over 15 million unique monthly visitors and 180,000 active users
- Shmood (EF24)contract product designeraug 24 - dec 24Pre-seed creative tool backed by Entrepreneurs First, consolidating the feedback process between designers and their stakeholders
- Momentive Materialsresearch internmay 24 - aug 24Global maker of silicones and specialty materials
- Takasagoflavorist internjun 23 - jul 23Japanese flavor and fragrance house, one of the largest in the world
Where I found my footing
- New York Universitym.s. integrated designsep 25 - may 27
- Cornell Universityb.s. agricultural sciencesaug 23 - may 25
- Diablo Valley Collegea.s. chemistryaug 21 - may 23
PRODUCE
RECS
[October]
- Apples
- Pumpkins
- Pears
- Brussels Sprouts
- Sweet Potatoes