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Matthew Lin

Matthew Lin

San Jose, CA, US

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First Course, a temporary coffee kiosk, set up at 7800 Susquehanna Ave. Photograph by John Folan, UDBS instructor
First Course, a temporary coffee kiosk, set up at 7800 Susquehanna Ave. Photograph by John Folan, UDBS instructor
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First Course - 90 Day Coffee Kiosk

First Course is a multi-cart coffee kiosk that serves coffee and pre-packaged snacks in 7800 Susquehanna Ave, a four story warehouse that houses multiple entities including the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh.  The kiosk’s design explores the practice of reconstituting materials, creating a unique brand, and designing under food service related constraints.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US
My Role: Schematic design, detailing a steel frame for portability, detailing hardware and connections
Additional Credits: John Folan, Courtney McFeaters, the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Project RE, Garrett Rauck, Candace Ju, Anthony Nitche, Sophie Nahrmann, Yoon Oh, Rachel Muse, Connor Stuart, Kelsey Simpson

 
Alfredo Rodriguez, Project RE employee, welding the steel frame for the workstation. Photograph by John Folan, UDBS instructor
Alfredo Rodriguez, Project RE employee, welding the steel frame for the workstation. Photograph by John Folan, UDBS instructor
Design meeting with Courtney McFeaters
Design meeting with Courtney McFeaters
Testing the laser-cutter’s ability to etch the “First Course” logo
Testing the laser-cutter’s ability to etch the “First Course” logo