About MDG
Designing from
the inside out
We are a design research and make company rooted in Bali, working at the intersection of culture, technology, and ecology to create futures worth living in.
Our Philosophy
Rooted in Tri Hita Karana
The Balinese principle of Tri Hita Karana — harmony with nature, people, and spirit — guides everything we design, build, and teach.
Palemahan
Harmony with Nature
Every project begins with the land — designing with ecosystems, not against them.
Pawongan
Harmony with People
Technology and culture are inseparable. We build with communities, not for them.
Parahyangan
Harmony with Spirit
Purpose-driven making. Every object, system, and space should carry meaning.
Founders
The people behind MDG
Tomas Diez
Co-Founder & CEO
Barcelona / Bali
Venezuelan urbanist and Executive Director of the Fab City Foundation. Founder of Fab Lab Barcelona at IAAC, co-creator of fablabs.io, and co-director of the Master in Design for Distributed Innovation. Now based in Bali, pioneering regenerative design across Southeast Asia.
Agung Prianta
Co-Founder & Director
Bali, Indonesia
Balinese architect and cultural practitioner bridging traditional craftsmanship with digital fabrication.
Ilham Habibie
Co-Founder & Advisor
Jakarta, Indonesia
Engineer, entrepreneur, and innovation leader. Founder of Ilthabi Rekatama and champion of Indonesia's knowledge economy and technology sovereignty.
Wan Zaleha Radzi
Co-Founder & Advisor
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Education innovator and policy leader working at the intersection of design, technology, and community empowerment across Southeast Asia.
Executive Team
The team making it
happen every day
A dedicated group of designers, technologists, educators, and community builders working across Bali and beyond.
Elaine Regina
Design and Innovation Lead
Driving human-centred design processes and creative innovation across MDG's projects and programs.
Tafia Sabila
Design and Innovation Lead
Shaping design strategy and collaborative innovation to build meaningful outcomes for communities.
I Wayan Arya Paramartha
Tech Development
Building the digital infrastructure and fabrication systems that power MDG's projects and maker spaces.
I Komang Alit Krisna Putra
Tech Development
Developing technology solutions and supporting the technical backbone of MDG's innovation ecosystem.
Vinny Vironika
Administration
Keeping MDG's operations running smoothly and ensuring teams have everything they need to do great work.
Lukman Rizkika
Community Engagement Partner
Connecting MDG with local communities, cultivating partnerships, and amplifying grassroots innovation.
Eka Prawira
Tech Development Advisor
Providing strategic technical guidance to steer MDG's technology development and digital transformation.
Partners & Network
A global network
of collaborators
Impact
Collaborate with us
We're always open to partnerships, research collaborations, and new projects.