The Others Lab
2025
Event | Collaboration | Exchange
What is the smallest part of the design universe that can be practised— and then passed on—intuitively and simply, without losing the essence of problem solving?
The Others Lab
2025
Event | Collaboration | Exchange
In alignment with the theme ‘Motif: Amalan’ (Motive: Practice), we created The Other Labs together with ARTJOG 2025. In this experimental activation, we invited the audience to tinker around to solve common problems without the pressure of perfection.
It’s a collaborative effort
For this activation, we worked with several product and material designers in Indonesia who served not only as creators of the work but also as facilitators for the public to participate in the design process. It shows that everyone has the capacity to contribute to finding a solution, no matter how monumental it is.
A hands-on experience
For those who seek to try their hands at turning waste into usable products, The Other Labs provided a station for it. Step by step, the participant can work with Mortier on transforming bits of plastic bottle waste into an object they can use and cherish—their very own souvenir from ARTJOG25—while also contributing to the environment.
Who would have thought
That they could turn ground coffee waste into something they can use in daily life? Perhaps something they can put their morning coffee cup on? Together with Regoods, we conducted exciting workshops that invited participants to turn coffee waste into ARTJOG25-exclusive coasters.
In which art and design meet
The question of “How can everyday waste reshape the industries of tomorrow?” was presented during the public talk. We invited material and product designers who had contributed to the Design Matters Lab program, as well as the audience, to help answer this question. Artists, academics, practitioners, and enthusiasts came together to rethink the industry through collaboration and sustainability.
The Other Labs is an effort to democratize design, bringing it out of the ivory tower and integrating it into everyday life as a collective ‘practice’
In the end, ARTJOG25 audiences had the opportunity to bring home not only the awesome souvenirs they made by themselves using recycled waste, but also the thrilling idea of how design can shape a better future.
What is the smallest part of the design universe that can be practised—and then passed on—intuitively and simply, without losing the essence of problem solving?
In alignment with the theme ‘Motif: Amalan’ (Motive: Practice), we created The Other Labs together with ARTJOG 2025. In this experimental activation, we invited the audience to tinker around to solve common problems without the pressure of perfection.
It’s a collaborative effort
For this activation, we worked with several product and material designers in Indonesia who went beyond creating the work; they also facilitated public participation in the design process. It shows that everyone has the capacity to contribute to finding the solution, no matter how big or monumental it is.
A hands-on experience
For those who want to try their hand at turning waste into usable products, The Other Labs provided a station for that. Step by step, the participant can work with Mortier on transforming bits of plastic bottle waste into an object they can use and cherish—their very own souvenir from ARTJOG25—while also contributing to the environment.
Who would have thought,
That they could turn ground coffee waste into something they can use in daily life? Perhaps something they can put their morning coffee cup on? Together with Regoods, we carried out exciting workshops that invited the participants to turn coffee waste into ARTJOG25 exclusive coasters.
The Other Labs is an effort to democratize design, bringing it out of the ivory towerand integrating it into everyday life as a collective ‘practice’
In the end, ARTJOG25 audiences had the opportunity to bring home not only the awesome souvenirs they made by themselves using recycled waste, but also the thrilling idea of how design can shape a better future!