studio 25
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studio 25 is a small design studio started in 2009 by Jeffrey Lim, Kuala Lumpur. Small-scale graphic design services in visual identity and branding, publication, and art-based design covering from concept, development to production.
The studio also focuses on cultural, social-themed projects and initiatives, advocating on mobility, urbanism, cultural heritage, and social identities.
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>infoJeffrey J C Lim- Bio / CV
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22.03.2023
studio 25 is a small design studio started in 2009 by Jeffrey Lim, Kuala Lumpur. Small-scale graphic design services in visual identity and branding, publication, and art-based design covering from concept, development to production.
The studio also focuses on cultural, social-themed projects and initiatives, advocating on mobility, urbanism, cultural heritage, and social identities.
> contact jclim.studio25 [@] gmail.com
>infoJeffrey J C Lim- Bio / CV
design | desaincreative direction & graphic design, conceptualising identity and branding, book & manual publication, and illustrative, art-based design. Clients- Rountable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), PA Financing / UNDP, Taksu Galleries, music album and photobook maquette.
research | kajiananalytical research on culture, mobility, mapping, cycling culture & heritage, vernacular symbolism in design, and anthropology, cultural studies. Producing auditing reports, engagement programs, mapping data, artworks, installations, publications.
project | projekSome of the cultural, social-themed projects and initiatives. From social issues on urbanism and mobility, to cultural heritage and social identities. - Village Bicycles, Bicycle Map Project, Improving Streets of Downtown Kuala Lumpur (ISD), Kanta Portraits, sign-painting, Trades Archive.
trades archive | arkib tukang |
老行業全記錄Documenting & recording the intangible knowledge of traditional trades. Reflecting the traditional apprenticeship method of ‘眼見功夫 / doing by seeing’, through the use of film, book publication, and exhibition.
> Building the Beca> Kopi Lau Workshop
老行業全記錄Documenting & recording the intangible knowledge of traditional trades. Reflecting the traditional apprenticeship method of ‘眼見功夫 / doing by seeing’, through the use of film, book publication, and exhibition.
> Building the Beca> Kopi Lau Workshop
publication | penerbitanstudio 25 produced books and print-based publishing ranging from advocacy, urbanist reports, mapping data, photo books and design, art & cultural based publications.
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> view publications
shop | kedaiUniquely produced items and publications from the studio. Selected items are only available at selected retailers at present. They include special editions of the Cycling Map, selected hand-painted sign series, reports, and photobooks. Some of the items are available for online purchases via associate vendors.
> view complete online catalog and availability
> view complete online catalog and availability
Jeffrey Lim photography artist & cultural worker. He is a communication designer by training, and has been involved in cycling & accessibility advocacy. His artistic expression stems from his engagement in social art projects using cultural mapping, performative installation and photography.
As an artist, Jeff engages with communities, and utilising forms of conceptual representation with imagery, found-object, and space. His recent work with Kanta Portraits has seen him travel between Malaysia and Taiwan in a social exchange with indigenous communities. Exploring the concepts of identities and the nation state.
As an artist, Jeff engages with communities, and utilising forms of conceptual representation with imagery, found-object, and space. His recent work with Kanta Portraits has seen him travel between Malaysia and Taiwan in a social exchange with indigenous communities. Exploring the concepts of identities and the nation state.
Selected exhibition solo / group, curation, performance2024 Kopi Commission work- Old Town Heritage Centre, Ipoh, Perak
2023 Kopi Lau Workshop– Trades Archive Kuala Lumpur
2023 Tempok Pelendong Ang- Shima Sidek, book launch, Kuala Lumpur
2023 Building the Beca- Archive Package exhibition tour, KL, Johor & Penang
2023 A Tale of Two Hills mentorship program, Habitat & Think City, Georgetown & Taiping
2022 Making the Print short film, Cendana, Kuala Lumpur2022 Khemah Kamera Open Studio, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Georgetown
2022 Building the Beca- Trades Archive KongsiKL, Kuala Lumpur2021 Luminous Shadow 浮光流影 National Theatre & Concert Hall, Taipei2020 The Invisible Future, Facing the Visible Past, Lightbox Photo Library, Taipei2020 The Secret South 秘密南方, Taipei Fine Art Museum2019 Kanta Malaysia Taiwan Exchange program KMTX, Kuala Lumpur2018 インスタント KANTA ポートレート展, Kochi Art Projects, Japan 2018 邊境旅行 Petamu Project, Open Contemporary Art Centre, Taipei2018 展覽｜Kanta Portraits 鏡頭下的容顏記 Thermos Foundation, Taipei2017 Kuala Lumpur Biennale, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur2017 Kanta Open Studio, Open Contemporary Art Centre (OCAC), Taipei2017 Escape from the SEA– Attachment, Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur2016 Improving Streets of Downtown Kuala Lumpur Thinkcity, Kuala Lumpur 2015 Making Space– Door left, Door right, Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur2014 Cycling Kuala Lumpur, Bicycle Map Project Kuala Lumpur2013 Kaohsiung Design Festival– Studio 25, Taiwan2012 Everything Forever Now, British Council, Kuala Lumpur
Selected curriculum vitae, campaign, publication2022 Trades Archive, initiator, Kuala Lumpur2021 Kotak Kamera Trio, founder, program coordinator, Kuala Lumpur2020 International partner of FotoClube Lambe Lambe, Brasil2020 Kanta Manuscript 20, book publication, Studio 25, Kuala Lumpur2015 Improving Streets of Downtown (ISD), Kuala Lumpur2012 Bicycle Map Project, Cycling Kuala Lumpur2012 Village Bicycles Workshop, Kuala Lumpur2009 Studio 25, Kuala Lumpur2007 LSD Corporation, Singapore2004 freeform design, Kuala Lumpur
Selected speaker, panelist, critic2022 International Documentary Festival- Kanta Portraits, speaker, Langkawi, Kedah2021 Malaysia Urban Forum– Utility Cycling, panelist, Kuala Lumpur
2021 LabCamDay- Box Camera Malaysia, featured artist, São Paulo, Brazil
2019 National Seminar KL Pedestrian & Bicycle Master plan 2019-20282018 World Urban Forum, UN-Habitat, Kuala Lumpur2017 Improving Streets of Downtown Kuala Lumpur, Thinkcity2017 Kuala Lumpur Pedestrian and Bicycle Master plan, Kuala Lumpur2016 Harvard Graduate School of Design, Boston, USA2016 Bicicultura 2016, São Paulo, Brasil2016 Velo-city Global 2016, Taipei, Taiwan
2023 Kopi Lau Workshop– Trades Archive Kuala Lumpur
2023 Tempok Pelendong Ang- Shima Sidek, book launch, Kuala Lumpur
2023 Building the Beca- Archive Package exhibition tour, KL, Johor & Penang
2023 A Tale of Two Hills mentorship program, Habitat & Think City, Georgetown & Taiping
2022 Making the Print short film, Cendana, Kuala Lumpur2022 Khemah Kamera Open Studio, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Georgetown
2022 Building the Beca- Trades Archive KongsiKL, Kuala Lumpur2021 Luminous Shadow 浮光流影 National Theatre & Concert Hall, Taipei2020 The Invisible Future, Facing the Visible Past, Lightbox Photo Library, Taipei2020 The Secret South 秘密南方, Taipei Fine Art Museum2019 Kanta Malaysia Taiwan Exchange program KMTX, Kuala Lumpur2018 インスタント KANTA ポートレート展, Kochi Art Projects, Japan 2018 邊境旅行 Petamu Project, Open Contemporary Art Centre, Taipei2018 展覽｜Kanta Portraits 鏡頭下的容顏記 Thermos Foundation, Taipei2017 Kuala Lumpur Biennale, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur2017 Kanta Open Studio, Open Contemporary Art Centre (OCAC), Taipei2017 Escape from the SEA– Attachment, Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur2016 Improving Streets of Downtown Kuala Lumpur Thinkcity, Kuala Lumpur 2015 Making Space– Door left, Door right, Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur2014 Cycling Kuala Lumpur, Bicycle Map Project Kuala Lumpur2013 Kaohsiung Design Festival– Studio 25, Taiwan2012 Everything Forever Now, British Council, Kuala Lumpur
Selected curriculum vitae, campaign, publication2022 Trades Archive, initiator, Kuala Lumpur2021 Kotak Kamera Trio, founder, program coordinator, Kuala Lumpur2020 International partner of FotoClube Lambe Lambe, Brasil2020 Kanta Manuscript 20, book publication, Studio 25, Kuala Lumpur2015 Improving Streets of Downtown (ISD), Kuala Lumpur2012 Bicycle Map Project, Cycling Kuala Lumpur2012 Village Bicycles Workshop, Kuala Lumpur2009 Studio 25, Kuala Lumpur2007 LSD Corporation, Singapore2004 freeform design, Kuala Lumpur
Selected speaker, panelist, critic2022 International Documentary Festival- Kanta Portraits, speaker, Langkawi, Kedah2021 Malaysia Urban Forum– Utility Cycling, panelist, Kuala Lumpur
2021 LabCamDay- Box Camera Malaysia, featured artist, São Paulo, Brazil
2019 National Seminar KL Pedestrian & Bicycle Master plan 2019-20282018 World Urban Forum, UN-Habitat, Kuala Lumpur2017 Improving Streets of Downtown Kuala Lumpur, Thinkcity2017 Kuala Lumpur Pedestrian and Bicycle Master plan, Kuala Lumpur2016 Harvard Graduate School of Design, Boston, USA2016 Bicicultura 2016, São Paulo, Brasil2016 Velo-city Global 2016, Taipei, Taiwan