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Season 1

  • S01E01 Culture

    • April 20, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E02 Community

    • April 20, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E03 Handcrafted

    • April 20, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E04 Everyday Design

    • April 20, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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).

  • S01E05 Sustainability

    • April 20, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

    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.

  • S01E06 Wanita

    • April 20, 2025
    • ABC (AU)

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