masterwork
MiConn
The purpose of my masterwork is to showcase the production process and a relevant field of application for a composite material created out of an experimental combination of textile waste and mycelium. Aligning with the principles of a circular economy, the use of the mycelium-based material offers an alternative to the plastic-based applications currently on the market. I focused on exploring the acoustic possibilities and improving the aesthetic properties of the produced material. While researching potential applications, I have discovered new possibilities in the field of interior design, where I recommend the application of my mycelium-textile composite in one specific segment.
thesis
Grown materials in object design
with a special focus on the assessment of mycelium-based materials
Within the sphere of biodesign, my thesis explores the conceptual area of growing design, specifically the tendency to work with grown materials, illustrating the systemic overview with examples. This is followed by an assessment of the current standing of materials produced with fungal threads called mycelium. The focus of my quest is to discover what potential research into grown materials might yield in object design. I conclude that overall, we are experiencing a flourishing period of material development with high innovation potential for experiments on grown materials. As research moves forward and technologies develop, grown materials may appear and become constants in more and more areas of application, especially since consumers are open to adopting sustainable materials.
