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.To read the show notes click here.For people who are visually inclined watch the episode on Youtube. 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 Connect with Tiny Farm Lab Website FacebookInstagramTwitter  Linkedin   Connect with Gaurav @wali_who_makes Subscribe to our free weekly Tiny Farm Friends Newsletter: Every week we send a mail with tiny insights and resources to help you follow your countryside dream, create art, and build naturally.The next one drops on Sunday!Give it a try, it's free:https://www.tinyfarmlab.com/newsletter  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinyfarmlab/ https://www.instagram.com/tinyfarmfriends/ Subscribe to our channel on Youtube - @tinyfarmlabEmail: Tinyfarmlab@gmail.com