In my master’s project, ObjectMatter(s), I have explored how mycelium—the root system of fungi—can function as a sensory and accepted material in design.

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In a time when consumer culture often relies on resource depletion, the project questions how we can value alternative materials in a more holistic way. As biodegradable materials like mycelium are still largely unrecognized, both in the design field and by the general public, I sought to investigate how design can contribute to giving these materials a more legitimate position. With its ability to grow in organic waste materials, mycelium has served as a starting point for a process in which the material’s inherent qualities have shaped both method and expression. Through materialorient ed experiments and an artistic approach to form and process, I have developed objects that highlight the unique textures and unpredictability of the material. By exploring this, the project seeks to challenge traditional and established practices and open new relationships between humans, nature, and objects.

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