Mycelium: The Living Material – UC Davis Design Museum Exhibition (Jan-April 2027)

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In January-April 2027, Mycelium: The Living Material will show at the UCD Design Museum. Curated and planned by three Design seniors as their exhibition/museum studies capstone, it will be seen by hundreds of students and the public. Mycelium-based design is one of the newest sustainable, circular materials for architecture, furniture, product, lighting and fashion design, as it grows upon agricultural waste and can take the form of leather, foams or hard solids. TGIF funding aids the planning and realization of this exhibition through supporting the work of these student curators, including growing all signage with mycelium during Summer/Fall 2026.

Location:
UC Davis Design Museum
Grant funding amount:
$10001-20000
Grant cycle:
Spring 2026
Project status:
In Progress
Project leaders:
  • Dr. Christina Cogdell Primary Project Lead
  • Juliana Renert
  • Ella Armoza
  • Celena Dixon
UN Sustainable Development Goals associated with project:
1-No poverty
2-Zero hunger
3-Good health and well-being
8-Decent work and economic growth
9-Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11-Sustainable cities and communities
12-Responsible consumption and production
13-Climate action