Research, Design & Innovation Lab
Bio-Based Materials Design Lab is an interdisciplinary research, design, and innovation hub to advance sustainable materials application and support the transition to a biocircular economy.
Our mission is to create better living environments for people and regenerate the planet through design.
What we do
The BBMLab provides an open platform to share better ways of selecting, designing and proposing new materials and solutions for a biocircular economy.
Research
We produce ground-breaking research for social impact.
Design
We collaborate with industry to solve real-world problems.
Innovation
We create solutions that drive national competitiveness.
Who support us
BOOKS
SPECTACLE VOL.2
Spectacle, now in its second edition, highlights the best projects from the Bio-Based Materials Design Lab, featuring contributions from both students and staff between 2022 and 2024. This publication is part of a bi-annual series and is organized into two sections:
Part 1: Research-Led Teaching presents studio and unit projects conducted in Perth and internationally, covering a variety of themes and contexts.
Part 2: Design Collaboration and Research Innovation showcases applied research projects developed in partnership with industry stakeholders.
This publication provides insight into ongoing research and design activities involving our staff and international collaborators, details about upcoming initiatives in the Research-Led Teaching area, and highlights completed projects from the lab over the past few years. During this period, our staff and alumni have participated in projects that have received international recognition through design awards, which are celebrated in this section.
EVENTS
Timor Exhibition
In collaboration with Fundacao Oriente (TL) and the Brazilian Embassy in Timor Leste we would like to invite you for the opening of 3 exhibitions (2 book launches) showcasing the work of the bbmdesignlab in Timor-Leste over the last 3 years.
Projects by:
Ji Chenzi – Double Skin System [see the project here].
Jiawei Fan – A glimpse into the light: Rejuvenating [see the project here].
Michaela Savage [see the project here].
Andrew Tiet [see the project here].
Matthias Widjaja – Designing Resilience [see the project here].
Darian Astone – Koroa Jardin [see the project here].
Alyssa Continibali [see the project here].
Anndrea D’Angelo [see the project here].
Ned Kirwan-Ward [see the project here].
Júlia Catalano
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BBMLab & Bamboo U Collab Studio
31st October – 10th November 2022 | Location: Bamboo-U | 18:00 (UTC+08), Bali, Indonesia
PAST EVENTS
Publication Launch: BBM 'Spectacle' bi-annual
03/03/2022 | Cullity Gallery, University of Western Australia, School of Design | 18:00 – 19:00 (UTC+08), Perth, Australia
Exhibition: Summer Studio Timor 2
03/03/2022 | Cullity Gallery, University of Western Australia, School of Design | 18:00 – 19:00 (UTC+08), Perth, Australia
Publication Launch: Homan Futuru: Traditional Housing of Timor-Leste
03/03/2022 | Cullity Gallery, University of Western Australia, School of Design | 18:00 – 19:00 (UTC+08), Perth, Australia
Summer Exhibition 2021 - Bio-Based Materials in Global Settings Master Unit
17/11/2021 | Alva Hub, University of Western Australia, School of Design | 18:00 (UTC+08), Perth, Australia