Meet SIM
Eternal Studio
Human lives have been influenced by their memories and other living human beings, sometimes as memories and sometimes as social factors that cause personal change. In this sense, death is not the end of the individual, but can also actively intervene in or influence the lives of living humans by utilizing digital content created during their lifetime. We also look beyond the impact of human death on individual lives to how it affects the city as a place to live within a community and social perspective, and how it relates to green energy, climate change, and the future of work.
We provide high concept design about cemetery and funeral mobility, death positive brand, and Annual Conference for future of death and life in the city.
The idea for SIM Eternal Studio began in South Korea in 2013 by Paul J. Kang, who wanted to convey to the public that death is not the end. However, it wasn't until 2015 when he moved to New York City that the current direction and activities began in earnest.
That's when the concept of conceptual design of cemeteries and death-related products in urban spaces, projects to change perceptions in urban design where people live, and campaign approaches began to take shape.
The name SIM Eternal is derived from the Korean word '心' (Sim), which means 'human heart' not only in Korea but also in Japan and China, and combined with 'Eternal', which means 'eternal', it refers to the idea that even if a person's body disappears, their mind and soul are eternal. In recent years, advances in various devices and technologies have made it possible for digital content created while a person is alive to exist forever, even after their body dies.
It is also important to note that we chose the organizational form of 'studio' because digital content can expand the meaning of eternity in that it serves to interact with living humans through cutting-edge technology and has a great impact on human life and society as a whole, and it expresses the concept of expansion in various ways.
Our Story
The city and death, interrelated as themes
Human lives have been influenced by their memories and other living human beings, sometimes as memories and sometimes as social factors that cause personal change. In this sense, death is not the end of the individual, but can also actively intervene in or influence the lives of living humans by utilizing digital content created during their lifetime. We also look beyond the impact of human death on individual lives to how it affects the city as a place to live within a community and social perspective, and how it relates to green energy, climate change, and the future of work.
The method of SIM Eternal Studio
Generally, an industrial approach to death is easily thought of in terms of death care or well dying. However, SIM Eternal Studio's approach to the future of death is a new method that combines the urban design aspect of a place where an unspecified number of people live with a personal approach to human life that has never been attempted before.
What is different
Meet The Team
Paul Joseph J. Kang
Founder & Managing Director
Paul operates SIM Eternal Studio, specializing in designing high-concept future cemeteries and planning funeral ceremonies for both humans and animals, with an emphasis on purpose-based mobility.
His expertise in death positive projects lies in future urban storytelling, particularly at the intersection of climate change and frontier technologies. Additionally, his studio hosts the annual conference "Death and the City: Future Now".
Seth Hillinger
Partner
Seth is founder and CEO of Drops which is New York based A.R production. and He is partner of Nostone tombstone Collective deals with innovative tombstone project in cemetery
Cooper Yoo
Partner
Cooper is a creative technical director. Prior to joining Seokyeong University as a professor in entertainment technology, he worked in various fields such as interactive performance, digital media exhibition, and extended reality.
Monica Rodriguez Bonces
Specialist
Monica excels in project management and effective team and stakeholder communication, making her an invaluable asset for our organization's success in Latam projects.
Ken Chester Jr
Contributor
Ken is a social impact entrepreneur who has made contributions to the Roosevelt Island storytelling project as a resident of the island. He plays a key role in establishing and maintaining local partnerships.
Odeh Haddadin
Contributor | Amman, Jordan
He is the founder of Open Circles in Jordan, which is renowned with professionals in the Gulf region and beyond and also, Odeh is the digital business sector manager at the Youth Technology and Jobs project, a World Bank funded project implemented under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship.
Ben Abrass
Contributor | Paris, France
He is the digital leads of Cyber group studios in France. and He will serve as a liaison, communicator, and project coordinator.
Location:
Anywhere
SIM Eternal Networks
What Sets Us Apart
SIM Eternal Networks will collaborate with a diverse range of partners, including our esteemed global creators, innovative creative technology experts, dedicated researchers, and renowned international companies from various corners of the world, in order to collectively brainstorm, develop, and execute a multitude of projects related to the concept of death
KICA
Academic Institute
The Korean Institute of Museum Architecture was founded in 1997 to study museums, but has since expanded its activities to include theater, libraries, and other cultural areas. As of 2023, it has grown into a leading academic organization in the field of cultural space research, with over 2800 members.
Pulse 9
A.I Graphic company
Pulse9 develops digital idol band with experience in working with industry giants like Intel and IBM. It specializes in leveraging AI and big data, globalizing and localizing digital content, and implementing practical solutions.
Hyundai Motors
Car maker
In the context of the mobile healthcare project, a robust partnership has been established to prioritize innovative urban solutions related to mobility.
Drops
AR Creative Solution
Drops is New York based A.R project studio. It is collaborated with SIM Eternal Studio for Nostone tombstone project
BigC' Labs
Global Partnership Development
BigC' Labs (former Stepintocity, Inc.) operates as a premier talent management agency. and it has provides SIM Eternal studio quality connections with potential partners.
Xesange Creative Lab
Conference Partner
It was creative labs by Intercom which is one of biggest convention organizers manage around 15 conferences around the globe.
Digital Bridges
Media Partner in Asia
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