Regen Era Design Studio
Designing practical pathways for regenerative regional futures.
Regen Era Design Studio is an independent Tasmanian design and policy platform advancing implementable solutions across food systems, energy transition, land stewardship, and regional economies.
The studio works between community practice and institutional strategy, translating regenerative principles into scalable public outcomes.
Our focus is clear: redirect investment toward local capability, livelihoods, and ecological resilience.
Current Work
Key initiatives include:
Grow Small Feed All: a statewide policy framework strengthening local food production, procurement, and regional employment
Development of Regenerative Farm Hubs supporting distributed infrastructure and small-scale producers
The Island Almanac, an emerging statewide publication and contributor network sharing regenerative news, research, and practical innovation across Tasmania
Together, these initiatives support long-term community renewal while improving food security, regional participation, and economic circulation.
Partnership Opportunities
We collaborate with:
philanthropic organisations supporting systemic transition
government agencies seeking grounded implementation models
industry and community partners piloting regenerative infrastructure and policy innovation
Dr Emily Samuels-Ballantyne
Founder, Regen Era Design Studio
✉️ emily@regeneracommons.org
Who We Are
Regen Era Design Studio is a Tasmanian living systems design practice working at the intersection of on-farm and community innovation and public policy.
The studio translates place-based experimentation into practical strategies that strengthen regional food economies, ecological resilience, and community wellbeing.
Dr Emily Samuels-Ballantyne — Studio Director
Dr Emily Samuels-Ballantyne is a living systems and policy designer and founder of Magical Farm Tasmania. She leads Regen Era Design Studio, developing scenario-led initiatives that connect cultural renewal with implementable outcomes across food systems, land stewardship, and regional development.
Perrie Kaminskas — Living Systems Designer
Perrie Kaminskas supports the studio’s systems design and coordination work, translating complex challenges into actionable pathways through mapping, prototyping, and collaborative delivery.
Board of Advisors
Regen Era Design Studio is establishing an inaugural Board of Advisors to support Grow Small, Feed All: Tasmania Renewal and the studio’s broader regenerative transition initiatives.
The Board has been convened through a threefold framework to ensure balanced development across:
Culture — education, communication, and community practice
Rights — governance, policy, planning, and accountability
Economy — procurement, finance, logistics, and investment pathways
The Board of Advisors will be formally announced via media release in mid-March 2026.
Advisory enquiries and aligned introductions are welcome:
✉️ emily@regeneracommons.org