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Research

We analyse & test to find the lever for meaningful change

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Prototyping

We iterate ideas into tangible models & working prototypes

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Outreach

We make complex ideas engaging through visual storytelling

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Research: Multidisciplinary research for automotive applications
Prototyping: Functional prototyping of regenerative disinfection devices
Outreach: Travelling exhibition project promoting doctoral research
Research: Multidisciplinary research for automotive applications
Prototyping: Functional prototyping of regenerative disinfection devices
Outreach: Travelling exhibition project promoting doctoral research

About us

TR1MTAB or ‚Trimtab‘ is a platform for prototyping positive change. We support science × industry collabs with design, to develop more planet-conscious products. Our work is guided by principles that aim for impactful, future-ready solutions.

Design Principles

Research-led design

Ground decisions in evidence, testing, and clear insight

Design for circularity

Close the loop: design for reuse, repair, renewal

Regeneration first

Enrich systems by giving back more than you take

Research-led design: Immersive full-scale testing of VR mockups
Design for circularity: Design for disassembly and reuse
Regeneration first: Preferring post-consumer to virgin materials
Research-led design: Immersive full-scale testing of VR mockups
Design for circularity: Design for disassembly and reuse
Regeneration first: Preferring post-consumer to virgin materials

Results

31

projects

36

collaborators

24

partners and clients

3

major research grants

2

publications

3

registered innovations

8

exhibitions

2

awards

3

media mentions

Spotlight

“Modulo convinced us with its dismountability, modular design and the potential of affordable components. Its circular concept is also an added value.”

— Slovak Design Award 2024

“A lamp that lights up and produces oxygen using algae. A trio of promising Slovak creators ingeniously connects design with science.”

— Czechdesign 2024

“Exhibition installation PHYGITAL× was nominated for Designblok Awards 2024 in “Best school presentation category.”

— Designblok 2024

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