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Culture by Design

Season 1

2025 · 6 episodes

  1. 1. Culture

    2025-04-20 · 28m

    Design is a reflection of history, heritage and identity. This episode explores cultural roots that influence modern design with a wood block printer in Bangalore, fashion designer in Jakarta and furniture designer in Mumbai.

  2. 2. Community

    2025-04-20 · 30m

    Design has the power to bring people together, solve local challenges, and foster shared experiences. Discover how community influences design with stories from Mumbai, Central Java and Yogyakarta.

  3. 3. Handcrafted

    2025-04-20 · 28m

    The art of making by hand is a timeless tradition that continues to shape the modern world. Meet designers who incorporate handcrafted practices in Jakarta, Bali, and Delhi.

  4. 4. Everyday Design

    2025-04-20 · 31m

    Thoughtful design enhances daily lives in ways we don't always notice. Learn about the creatives who practice forward-thinking designs in Mumbai (furniture design), Yogyakarta (ceramics), and Central Java (bamboo bikes).

  5. 5. Sustainability

    2025-04-20 · 30m

    How can design help us live more sustainably? Learn how environmentally-focused architects and furniture designers in Delhi, India and Jakarta, Indonesia, are creating groundbreaking and impactful designs.

  6. 6. Wanita

    2025-04-20 · 28m

    The final episode introduces audiences to brilliant women designers from across Asia, featuring an architect and graphic designer in Indonesia and ceramicist in India.

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