this mushroom lamp explores mycelium and luffa as composite biomaterial for lighting design

this mushroom lamp explores mycelium and luffa as composite biomaterial for lighting design

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mushroom mycelium

projects related to the use of mushroom mycelium as a basic material to make a variety of different products.

compostable bicycle seat takes shape as mycelium grows around the wooden saddle

designed by ludwig eder, the biomaterial comes with holes under it to map out exactly where the mycelium needs to grow.

matthew burgos

mycelium textiles and reclaimed wood anchor scenarii édition's debut at design miami 2025

BERENICE CURT readers

yong ju lee grows bio-integrated pavilion from mycelium using robotic 3D printing in seoul

waste-eating mushrooms digest plastic & become ingredient to make chocolate protein bars

Odette Dierkx readers

fungi-made prosthetic organ extracts and breaks down microplastics inside human bodies

Odette Dierkx readers

MYMORI’s biomaterial kit lets kids grow mushroom toy blocks on their own using mycelium

matthew burgos

myco-type creates mycelium blocks and sheets with sawdust, coffee grounds and local waste

Arvind B. readers

NASA to grow habitats in space for explorers using bricks made from mycelium

matthew burgos

korvaa shoes come to life using mycelium, bacterial nanocellulose and biodegradable plastics

matthew burgos

mushrooms and machine learning shape studio weave’s intelligent garden in chelsea

ecoLogicStudio reimagines domesticity through microbial installation at triennale milano

ecoLogicStudio readers

living biodegradable material made from fungi curls and unfolds as it reacts to surroundings

matthew burgos

kia turns hemp, mycelium, flax fibers & recycled textiles into cabin parts of electric SUV EV2

matthew burgos

biodegradable urn made from mushroom mycelium assists eco-conscious burial ritual

Cavalcanti,JPA readers

anomalia’s mycomuseum exhibits mycelium as compostable blocks & recyclable leather chair

Suyash Sawant readers

TOP 10 reader submissions of 2024 – materials

designboom spotlights the top 10 innovative material applications in 2024's design projects submitted by our readers.

christina vergopoulou readers

mycelium alcove installation explores interconnectedness between organic matter and sound

Côme Di Meglio readers

MycoWorks x paragone unveil women-made mycelium leather objects at design miami.paris

lea zeitoun

furf's mycelium facade for crema lab café in brazil resembles ice cream cone

mycelium brick pavilion by andre kong studio sprouts in new york botanical gardens

Andre Kong readers

mycelium has electrical signals that can control biohybrid robots and make them move

matthew burgos

stone-shaped mycelium packaging envelops CBD skincare brand 4 RE®

Danylo readers

agricultural waste-grown mycelium by NONGZAO takes over everyday plastic objects

Nongzao readers

inside mycoworks’ mycelium for cadillac SOLLEI car, the bio-material that can replace leather

matthew burgos

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Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

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V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

ilsangisang

south korea $ 28

Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

US $ 49.90

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Lawa Design

denmark $ 239

Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Appree

south korea ~~$ 15~~ $ 12

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2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

2026 Tokyo Design Awards Season #2 deadline: october 15th, 2026

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: october 20th, 2026

Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

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