Gaurav MK Wali is an industrial and material designer from India, working against design’s monoculture. His 'Cheer Project' is research into pine needles in which the abundant and unwanted material is developed into a 100% bio-based and biodegradable composite material.

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🌲Time Stamps 

00:00:00 - Background story 

00:03:47 - Genesis of Cheer Project 

00:09:30 - Causes of Forest Fire 

00:16:00 - The process 

00:27:00 - Developing Relationship with local artisans 

00:31:00 - Overcoming Challenges 

00:36:00 - Impact created through collaboration 

00:41:15 - Material Properties and applications 

00:47:40 - Inspiring projects 

00:52:25 - Role of designers

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