The name Makara brings together two sides of design:
circularity and collective production.
An endless circularity that keeps material and thought alive, combined with the joy of creation—the spirit of production. Because transformation is not just a technical process, but also a joyful journey.
Think & Research
Design is a matter of stance. We see sustainability not as a constraint, but as a creative opening. We research, share, and produce together.
Waste and Space and Context
Installation work exploring the relationship between waste materials and space.
A Conversation on Waste, Design, and Labor
An in-depth conversation on the relationship between labor and materials in sustainable design.
A Conversation on Play, Material, and Circular Design
The transformative role of play and materials in circular design processes.
Research Focus
Material Speculations
Developing unconventional usage scenarios by pushing the physical and aesthetic boundaries of waste materials. We research the possibilities where material sheds its 'trash' label and gains a new identity.
Circular Methodologies
Searching for new methods that place production processes into an ecological loop, optimizing every stage from design to disposal. We question not just the object, but the system itself that brings the object into existence.
Collective Design Practices
Exploring design as a participatory process shaped by the interaction of communities and different disciplines, moving beyond a singular act. We observe how knowledge transforms as it is shared and how it reflects in production.
Urban Waste Ecosystems
Creating micro-production networks that transform local resources into local solutions by analyzing the waste streams produced by the city. We seek ways to revitalize the city's waste memory through design.