Anya “Yale” Muangkote

DESIGNER

Industry : The Arts

Anya Muangkote is a multidisciplinary designer whose work centres on sustainability, using circular design and biodesign principles to rethink how we produce and consume. Her concept store, Spirulina Society, grew out of her university research, reflecting a desire to bring academic exploration into real-world application. Through this platform, Anya advocates for local sourcing and creates a design-driven community that embraces conscious living and sustainable practices.

Graduated in Architecture from Chulalongkorn University and Design Products from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in the UK, her expertise lies in digital fabrication, with a focus on using biodegradable materials derived from renewable resources such as plants and agricultural waste, to create eco-conscious, energy-efficient lifestyle products. Her multidisciplinary interests span algaculture, mycelium-based composites, biomaterials, accessible design, distributed systems, public engagement, future food systems, and renewable energy.

One of Anya’s most notable initiatives is Regen Districts, a project that brings together artists and designers to craft works using biodegradable materials made from household food waste. Central to the project is a network map that connects individuals interested in collecting and repurposing organic waste for creative use. Through this work, Anya champions a vision of sustainability that is both approachable and visually compelling. Her practice highlights the potential of everyday kitchen scraps including eggshells, seashells, and coffee grounds by transforming them into high-quality, ready-to-use materials that merge ecological responsibility with thoughtful design.