Meet IMO

Immersive Material Office’s partnership spans more than a decade, blending our individual styles and shared sensibilities to develop experiences that are as technically rigorous as they are emotionally resonant.

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Person wearing a red cap and safety goggles operating a table saw in a workshop.

Matthew Wilson, Design Principal
↳ BFA Sculpture & Extended Media

Matt believes art is something people experience, not simply observe. Through immersive storytelling and participation, he creates environments that shape how people connect with and remember a place.

Alongside his multidisciplinary art practice, Matt’s work is rooted in participatory design, bringing creatives, communities, and stakeholders together to co-create experiences that reflect the people they serve. From neighborhood placemaking initiatives to civic installations and service design, his practice prioritizes listening as much as making.

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A man wearing gloves working on a detailed architectural model made of white material, with various sections and windows, on a worktable with tools and materials around.

Ripon DeLeon, Design Principal
↳ Masters of Architecture | BS Computer Science

Rip approaches immersive design as the orchestration of systems rather than the creation of objects. His work brings architecture, technology, and material together to create cultural and commercial environments that respond to the people who inhabit them.

Before co-founding Immersive Material Office, Rip led physical experience design initiatives at Future Cities Lab and Capital One. His work has received multiple international design awards and has been published in leading books on responsive architecture, installation art, and computational design.

Our social, environmental, & cultural commitments reinforce our mission to expand the boundaries of spatial design.

Purposeful Design

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A black background with three concentric white circles inside a larger circle.

We create spaces intentionally crafted to enrich the ways people live, work, and play, ensuring every element serves a meaningful purpose.

Community Placemaking

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We believe in expanding access to design & architecture. By sharing, otherwise, exclusive experiences we hope to change the way people perceive and interpret spaces.

Collaborative Success

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Our process thrives on shared victories, turning our clients’ visions into realities while achieving our own creative goals.

Sustainability Matters

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We are committed to building with longevity in mind, prioritizing reuse and environmentally responsible materials to create sustainable spaces.

Responsive Experiences

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We design interactive environments that dissolve social barriers and foster stronger, more interconnected communities.