# Nature-Connecting Products Caity Duffus Has Designed a Container to Watch Mushrooms Grow By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caity-duffus References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/caity-duffus-mycelia-house-mushroom-container-08-06-2021/) & [cduffus.au](https://www.cduffus.com.au/portfolio/myceliahouses) Designer Caity Duffus has built a minimal - yet aesthetically pronounced - container for mushrooms. The design was conceived in order to reconnect humans with their natural surroundings. Caity Duffus noticed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, humans sought out more meaningful connections with the natural world. Noticing this need, she set off to create a product that allows users to reconnect with their natural environment. Through the process of assembling, caring for, and nourishing mushrooms, humans are able to reconnect with their innate nature. She, therefore, created the 'Mycelia House,' which essentially is a DIY oyster mushroom grow kit. Mycelia House is a two-piece set - a handmade ceramic container and a handblown glass jar that protects the mushroom. The kit comes completed with thorough instructions and is sustainably made. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/caity-duffus-mycelia-house-mushroom-container-08-06-2021/), [cduffus.au](https://www.cduffus.com.au/portfolio/myceliahouses) Image Credit: Caity Duffus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-connecting Products:** Designing products that help humans reconnect with nature. - **DIY Grow Kits:** Creating easy-to-use grow kits for various plants and fungi. - **Sustainable Home Décor:** Making home décor products out of sustainable materials and incorporating natural elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Incorporating natural elements into home décor products for sustainability-conscious consumers. - **Gardening:** Developing accessible and easy-to-use grow kits for home gardeners. - **Eco-tourism:** Creating immersive nature experiences for travelers seeking meaningful connections with the natural world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushrooms-at-home.md) - [App-Connected Mushroom Growers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lykyn.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata.md) - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Flame-Retardent Mycelium Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-with-wildfire.md) - [Mycelium Sustainable Bright Partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggro-collection.md) - [AI-Powered Mushroom Growers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-grower.md) - [Connected Indoor Mushroom Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-mushroom-garden.md) - [At-Home Mushroom Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-trio-grow-kit.md)