Born from Mycelium
Born from Mycelium explores a new vision of early childhood mobility through a material that
grows, regenerates, and safely returns to the earth.
Crafted from MYCEL’s proprietary mycelium-based biomaterial, CELMURE, the stroller
demonstrates how naturally formed structures can replace the synthetic components typically
used in baby products.
The design takes advantage of mycelium’s lightweight strength, natural cushioning, and microbial
resistance, offering an alternative approach to materials used in infant care.
“Rethinking mobility through regenerative materials”
Q. What is the concept behind Born from Mycelium?
The project explores how regenerative materials can shape the future of early childhood mobility.
Using MYCEL’s mycelium-based biomaterial CELMURE, the stroller demonstrates how naturally
grown structures can replace the synthetic components commonly used in baby products.
Using MYCEL’s mycelium-based biomaterial CELMURE, the stroller demonstrates how naturally
grown structures can replace the synthetic components commonly used in baby products.
Material and Structure
Q. How does the material influence the design?
Each element—the frame, shell, and tactile surfaces—reveals the delicate fibrous network of
mycelium, creating a soft and organic environment suited for newborns. The design highlights
the natural qualities of the material, including its lightweight strength, cushioning properties, and
microbial resistance.
mycelium, creating a soft and organic environment suited for newborns. The design highlights
the natural qualities of the material, including its lightweight strength, cushioning properties, and
microbial resistance.
Form Emerging from Growth
Q. How is the form of the stroller developed?
Rather than shaping the material into a predetermined form, the stroller’s silhouette emerges
from the natural growth patterns of mycelium.
from the natural growth patterns of mycelium.
Toward Regenerative Infant Products
Q. What future does the project suggest?
The work reflects a future in which the objects surrounding our children are produced through
regenerative processes instead of industrial extraction. It proposes a new paradigm for infant care
products—safe, biodegradable, bio-grown, and aligned with ecological cycles. The project embodies
MYCEL’s belief that the materials we choose today will shape the world that future generations inherit.
regenerative processes instead of industrial extraction. It proposes a new paradigm for infant care
products—safe, biodegradable, bio-grown, and aligned with ecological cycles. The project embodies
MYCEL’s belief that the materials we choose today will shape the world that future generations inherit.
Project Information
- Year
- 2025
- Material
- Mycelium-based biomaterial (CELMURE)
- Design
- J.JS LEE LONDON
- Concept Direction
- MYCEL Inc.
- Photography
- JACK LEE
- Set Design
- ELLIOTT ROONEY
- Frame
- 1930s classic cradle, UK
- Courtesy of
- J.JS LEE LONDON, UK