EP02 | Sustainability in Product Design : Fact or Fiction?

Episode 2 features Mio Miyasaka and Chua Ken Jin from .bungkus, who examine how our cultural habits around speed and convenience are quietly signalling deeper environmental issues. Produced in collaboration with KLDF (Kuala Lumpur Design Festival), the episode highlights how good design goes beyond aesthetics and function - it carries environmental responsibility and cultural weight.The conversation traces the origins of .bungkus, exploring how the studio has carved out a unique identity in a fast-moving, trend-driven market dominated by international brands. It tackles the big questions around sustainability, from the rising cost of “green” products to whether some of these practices risk becoming mere greenwashing.Mio and Ken Jin also share their unique challenges working with single-use plastic, offering candid insights from their practice. The episode closes with thoughtful advice for designers and consumers on how to approach sustainable product design with greater awareness, authenticity, and impact.