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

Fab Foundation MIT Media Lab IAAC Barcelona Fab City Summit Autodesk Foundation Ministry of Education Indonesia Yayasan Jarak Bali GIZ Indonesia Plug and Play Bali

Impact

1,589 Community Members Engaged
52 Partner Organizations
2,000+ Students Trained
41 Countries Reached

Collaborate with us

We're always open to partnerships, research collaborations, and new projects.