Demeter Technologies: Design the Future of Food

Are you ready to move beyond screens and gadgets to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges? The Demeter Technologies studio is a hands-on, innovation-driven experience where design meets agriculture, sustainability, and data science. Our goal is to pioneer the next generation of resilient, equitable food systems using cutting-edge technology. You'll work in interdisciplinary teams to tackle real-world challenges, such as designing AI-powered urban farms, creating zero-waste product design, or developing farmer-centric IoT tools for precision agriculture. You will master skills in systems thinking, data visualization, physical prototyping, and stakeholder co-creation, ultimately delivering impactful concepts that transform the food supply chain from soil to table. Join us to leverage your design mind to ensure a healthy, sustainable future for all.

Project areas Design focus and scope
Automation and robotics Designing and prototyping agricultural robots, drones, and autonomous machinery for tasks like planting, harvesting, and field analysis, with a focus on human-robot interaction and safety.
Data and AI in food systems Exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and Big Data can be used to predict yields, manage resources, and connect producers directly with consumers through innovative digital platforms.
Precision farming and IoT Designing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, sensor networks, and data visualization tools for farmers to monitor crops, soil health, water use, and livestock in real-time. This includes developing user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for complex farm management information systems.
Sustainability and circular economy Innovating new product designs, packaging, and supply chain models to reduce food waste, minimize environmental impact, and promote regenerative or circular economy practices within the food system.
Food security and accessibility Creating local, urban, or indoor farming systems (like vertical farms) or developing resilient, accessible technologies for farming communities facing climate change and resource scarcity.

Project partner:

  • Arianetech Pte Ltd

Project supervisors:

Studio timeslot in Semester 2 AY2025/2026:

  • Wednesday 9 am to 12 pm