Abstract
Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs) are promising bio-based materials. However, negative public perception of fungus-derived products due to fear of fungus and irregularity in surface and color remains a challenge. This paper explores the potential of MBCs in material driven design (MDD). It employs a comprehensive approach to examine the potential of sensorial properties for innovating material identity. The study utilized interviews and questionnaires conducted in a workshop setting, applying the Ma2E4 toolkit framework (Camera & Karana, 2018). The workshop had a diverse range of 27 participants from various disciplines. The research findings are used to enhance product design. The study affirms that increasing the softness and modifying odor of MBCs can provide users with positive emotions and therefore enhance their material identity. The findings offer a practical framework for applying these results to design solutions. The conclusions of the paper are consistent with the findings of related studies.
Keywords
mycelium-based composites; material driven design; sensorial aspect; product design
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.534
Citation
Wang, J., Xihui Liu, S., and Lee, K. (2024) Unraveling the sensorial properties in material identity innovation: a study on mycelium-based composite, in Gray, C., Ciliotta Chehade, E., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L., Ciuccarelli, P., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2024: Boston, 23–28 June, Boston, USA. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.534
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Unraveling the sensorial properties in material identity innovation: a study on mycelium-based composite
Mycelium-Based Composites (MBCs) are promising bio-based materials. However, negative public perception of fungus-derived products due to fear of fungus and irregularity in surface and color remains a challenge. This paper explores the potential of MBCs in material driven design (MDD). It employs a comprehensive approach to examine the potential of sensorial properties for innovating material identity. The study utilized interviews and questionnaires conducted in a workshop setting, applying the Ma2E4 toolkit framework (Camera & Karana, 2018). The workshop had a diverse range of 27 participants from various disciplines. The research findings are used to enhance product design. The study affirms that increasing the softness and modifying odor of MBCs can provide users with positive emotions and therefore enhance their material identity. The findings offer a practical framework for applying these results to design solutions. The conclusions of the paper are consistent with the findings of related studies.