Tallinn-based materials brand Myceen introduces its new B Wise lampshades that are made from mycelium and were recently showcased during Dutch Design Week. It takes on a bell-shaped silhouette and is made form the vegetative part of the mushroom and the structure is supported from conventional plywood and aluminum.
Co-Founder of Myceen, Siim Karro talks about the design to Dezeen, stating that the "Inoculated material goes into the mould and after a few days, the material is strong enough to hold itself together [...] the fungi recognize its fellow specie companion and form a strong connection without any glue or artificial binders and the growth of the fungi is stopped completely by drying the material."
Image Credit: Myceen
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mycelium-based Products
- The trend of using mycelium as a sustainable and versatile material for various product designs presents opportunities for creating eco-friendly and innovative products.
- Biofabrication
- The trend of using biological processes like mycelium growth for creating various products presents opportunities for biofabrication and eco-conscious manufacturing processes.
- Sustainable Home Decor
- The trend of using sustainable and natural materials for home decor presents opportunities for creating unique, eco-friendly and modern designs.
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can adopt mycelium-based materials for creating eco-friendly and innovative designs.
- Lighting
- The lighting industry can use mycelium-based materials for creating eco-friendly and modern designs like the B Wise lampshades.
- Packaging
- The packaging industry can adopt biofabrication processes like mycelium growth for creating eco-friendly and sustainable packaging materials.
