# Fungal DIY Lamp Kits The 'Grow It Yourself' Lamp Kit Lets Users Make a Mushroom Lamp Shade By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lamp-kit References: [wired](https://www.wired.com/2014/12/diy-kit-lets-make-designs-mushrooms/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/growlamp/grow-a-lamp-you-grow-from-mushroom-mycelium) This intriguing DIY lamp kit enables consumers to grow a gorgeous lamp shade, using mushroom substrate, water and flour. This project is ideal for users of all experience levels and ages, as the [mushroom mycelium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi) used for the mold comes from the root, meaning it's guaranteed to grow, whether or not the individual has a green thumb. Once placed in the mold, users simply add a small amount of tap water and flour, before the design is ready to be baked in the oven. The result, is a creative [eco-friendly DIY lamp kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra) that comes complete with a base and a pendant to hang the design on. This product encourages [creative interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso), while serving as an example of eco-friendly product development. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fungal DIY Lamp Kits:** Users can create their own lamp shades using mushroom substrate, water, and flour. - **Creative Interior Design:** The lamp kit encourages users to explore their creativity in interior design. - **Eco-friendly Product Development:** The lamp kit showcases an example of eco-friendly product development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The DIY lamp kit offers new opportunities for innovative home decor products. - **Sustainable Materials:** The kit promotes the use of sustainable materials like mushroom substrate. - **Environmental Design:** The lamp kit aligns with the trend of environmentally conscious design practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mycelium Velvety Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-wise.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroomshaped-table-lamp.md) - [Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushrooms-at-home.md) - [At-Home Mushroom Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-trio-grow-kit.md) - [Connected Indoor Mushroom Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-mushroom-garden.md) - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-growing-kit.md) - [Imaginative Mushroom Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-england.md)