Research
Knowledge
in practice
Our research integrates traditional knowledge, digital tools, and ecological thinking to develop new models of design for the 21st century.
Research Areas
Four pillars of
inquiry
Research Pillar
Regenerative Systems
Designing closed-loop systems where waste becomes resource. From biomaterials to circular economy models rooted in Balinese ecological practice.
Research Pillar
Digital Fabrication
Advancing accessible manufacturing — from Fab Labs to open-source hardware — enabling communities to make what they need, locally.
Research Pillar
Cultural Innovation
Exploring how traditional knowledge systems can guide contemporary design — preserving craft heritage while evolving its practice.
Research Pillar
Community Technology
Co-designing technologies with, not for, communities. Participatory methods that centre lived experience in technical decision-making.
Methodology
Research through
making
Action Research
We embed ourselves within communities, learning alongside them and documenting knowledge that emerges from practice.
Participatory Design
Research participants become co-designers. The communities we work with shape the questions we ask and the solutions we build.
Material Experiments
Our Fab Lab is a research laboratory — testing natural materials, fabrication techniques, and circular production models.
Interested in collaborating
on research?
We welcome academic partnerships, field research opportunities, and knowledge exchange.