Why I Created NIGHTFORM

Light has always inspired me. The afternoon sun shifting across a wall, the quiet glow of a lamp in an empty room — transports me to another place. it sparks imagination, brings warmth, and transforms the ordinary into something special.

These designs come from that same place—a feeling of clarity, stillness, and effortless beauty. As much instinct as intention, they are an exploration of shape, balance, and the way light interacts with form. Effortless in presence, carefully refined in detail. My hope is that they bring that same quiet joy to the spaces they live in.

A Return to Creating

I’m Matthew Kim, a designer and engineer with a background in architecture, product design, and high-performance engineering. I’ve built everything from race car suspensions to precision-machined computers—always focused on both form and function.

I spent time in the tech industry, working on software, IT, and manufacturing systems. But my passion has always been creating objects that last—things you can hold, use, and appreciate every day. NIGHTFORM is a return to that.

This started with lamps, but it’s just the beginning. NIGHTFORM is about designing objects that deserve better—where aesthetics and engineering meet to create something truly special.

Finalist, IDEA Awards—Recognized for excellence in product design.

Precision-machined iPad stand—an example of my approach to balancing form and function.