Matthew Lee

I'm a biomedical-engineer-turned-full-stack builder who believes technology should disappear into everyday objects. In 2024 I started tinkering with smart-mirror prototypes in my home; a year later that hobby became Lumora.

Why I Built Lumora

Your mirror is the last thing you look at before stepping out. I wanted it to offer more than a reflection—an ambient dashboard that surfaces only what matters: today's agenda, the weather, the song that's playing. No menus, no taps. Just a calm glance and you're ready for the day.

Mission & Core Values

Human-Centric Design — tech should fade into the background and serve real life, not dominate it.
Craft & Detail — from 3-D-printed prototypes to hand-finished pine frames, every millimetre matters.
Sustainability & Repair — modular electronics and open docs mean owners can service or upgrade, not discard.

Development Timeline

I've been working on Lumora, and the Lamina Engine for over a year now

Spring 2024

Planned the core experience — outlined which modules (like calendar, weather, music) should appear on the mirror and how users would personalize them from their phones.

Summer 2024

Built the database and backend for account storage. Implemented user authentication so each mirror could securely fetch only its linked data.

Autumn 2024

Added integration with Google, Outlook, and Spotify — allowing users to connect their calendars, inboxes, and now-playing music feeds to the mirror.

Winter 2024

Forked the MagicMirror² framework and developed a custom QR-based pairing system to link each mirror to a user account with one tap.

Q1 2025

Prototype 1 software ready — with working modules, account linking, and automatic data updates from the server.