Fairm
Design with Mycelium
During my internship, I worked for Fungalogic, which is now known as Fairm. This start-up was focused on exploring the potential uses of Mycelium materials in products. Since the material has acoustic properties, I decided to design a product that could enhance the acoustic atmosphere in an office or restaurant.
After extensive research on the material, I decided to create an acoustic lamp. I explored various types of fungi, substrates, and additives to determine the best combination to create the material. Throughout my research, I created numerous samples using different types of fungi such as Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum), oyster mushroom (Pleurotus Ostreatus), and polypore mushroom (Trametes Versicolor).
Getting the raw materials
Making the substrate
Testing with different substrates
Testing with different fungi
Brainstorm
Keep testing
Proof of concept