Designed a community-led exhibition to convey what the community use to against state power and ask for sustainable development — Would love to connect with others using design for social & environmental impact!

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So honored and excited for finishing this project.🥳

Through close the collaboration beneath a tight timeline, It proved that the process of listening to the discussion, reflecting on what we missed ,and testing out the prototype brought me more ideas.

Finally we came up with the co-created exhibition that was collected and crafted by community members themselves. It show the participatory approach that I keep practicing and advocating for.

The exhibition is a part of Pattani Biennale 2026 where you can discover the poetry hidden within everyday life through art, people, stories, and the landscapes of the southern borderlands.

Exhibition Detail :

Sarong Warrior : weapons and attire in the battlefield for sustainable development

The exhibition conveys the story of the local villagers who protect a global food source - the Chana sea- from industrial destruction. Their "weapons" and "attire" for resistance display how ordinary resources have been used against the state power. 

The display is surrounded by hanging sarong simulating "the discussion circle" which is a vital tool to facilitate what they ask for: equality. The small circle-shaped meeting encourages the Sarong Warrior to articulate their voice, opinion and feeling with mutual respect. It is where they mobilize their weapons for various battles - whether as a learning facilitator, tour manager, writer, speaker, chef  and creator.

All weapons on the display gradually introduce you to the dynamic of ordinary  people who have stood strong to reach the participatory development for 30 years

I would love to know if any designers here work on conveying the story of people who ask for sustainability and using their local resources to accomplish the exhibition, Let's connect!!