The Pintù Project

We believe that design is a tool.
Not just a tool in service for the massive companies of the world; but rather a tool to bring people together, to give our society an identity, to save the environment, to help us make better our context.

This project was developed within the course Design by Components, part of the Master’s Degree in Systemic Design at Politecnico di Torino. It was conceived and carried out by a group of five students — us, Martina, Veronica, Wanqing, Pablo, and David — united by a shared interest in sustainability, open-source processes, and hands-on experimentation.

About Us

We’ve named our team Pin Tú after the translation of puzzle to chinese, we thought it sounded fun, but through the journey it took it’s meaning from the way we were collaborating and developing ideas. It allowed us to contribute on our expertise areas to fill the gaps between us.

Our Impact

Reusing Waste

We give new value to what’s usually thrown away. We use sawdust — one of the main waste materials in FabLabs — to create new, functional objects.

Making, Together

Through kits and workshops, anyone can join: students, makers, enthusiasts, or the simply curious. We believe in the power of shared experience and collaborative learning.

supporting sustainability

Our project raises awareness about reuse and proposes accessible, circular solutions that can be replicated locally and globally.

A Hands-On Experience

We’re not just offering a kit or a workshop: we’re creating a full experience, from waste to new creation. We aim to spark curiosity, creativity, and environmental awareness.

The Kit

Everything you need to start: natural ingredients, tools, molds, and instructions. Compact, functional, and designed to be reused and shared.

The Workshop

A moment of discovery, experimentation, and dialogue. From theory to practice, we guide participants through their first creation with the new material.

the community

We connect makers, students, labs, and carpenters in an open network to share resources, ideas, and materials. A local project with global potential.

From Lab to Object

We’ve turned a problem into an opportunity. Our process begins with sawdust — a common and often overlooked waste — and transforms it into the foundation for sustainable new materials. Here’s how it works:

Collection & Preparation

Step 1

We collect sawdust from local FabLabs and carpentries. It’s filtered and mixed with natural binders such as flour, starch, or glue.

BudgetingMolding & Drying

Step 2

The mixture is shaped in molds and left to dry — sometimes with heat. The result is a lightweight, solid material ready to be used.

Creating New Objects

Step 3

With this new material, we can create panels, containers, accessories, decorative items, and much more. Each piece is unique — just like its maker.

Build Your Kit, Build the Future

In this video, we show the step-by-step assembly of the Pintu Kit: a compact, intuitive box filled with tools, ingredients, and ideas. Designed for experimentation and learning, the kit invites makers of all kinds to start rethinking waste from the very first gesture — opening the box.

Whether you’re at home, in a classroom or a FabLab, assembling the kit is the first step into a new circular journey.