Mycelium Furniture and Interior Objects
Design furniture and interior pieces with mycelium, combining grown parts with timber and other materials for strength and durability.
Program identification
- 1.1Program name
- Mycelium Furniture and Interior Objects
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Course
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Mycelium Design & Architecture. A Fungaris program of its own, not endorsed by a university.
- 1.4Mode of study
- Online, with live sessions in a small group, recordings and a virtual campus.
- 1.5Duration (hours / ECTS credits)
- 3 months (12 weeks) · 72 hours in total · 6 modules of 12 hours · 12 live sessions of 2 hours. ECTS credits: not applicable (Fungaris own program, not an official university degree).
- 1.6Language
- English
- 1.7Start and end dates / intake
- Next intake: January 11, 2027 to April 2, 2027. Enrollment closes on January 4, 2027. Following intake: March 8, 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Program description
This course applies mycelium to furniture and interior objects, where grown materials must cope with real loads, daily wear and close inspection. You will study how contemporary designers have used mycelium in seating, tables, screens and accessories, and learn the ergonomic and structural basics that keep a piece comfortable and safe. A central theme is hybrid construction: combining grown parts with timber frames, joints and other materials to provide strength where mycelium alone falls short.
Interest in natural, low-impact interiors is growing, and furniture offers a visible way to show what grown materials can do. Yet pieces that crack, dent or shed fibers damage trust quickly. The course suits furniture and interior designers who want to bring mycelium into their work responsibly. Live sessions include design critiques and discussions with makers about large component growing, finishing and small-batch production. In the final project you design a piece of furniture or an interior object that combines mycelium with another material, supported by drawings, prototype notes and a production plan.
2.2Why it matters / what need it meets
It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in design & architecture, useful in areas such as furniture design and manufacturing, interior design and fit-out, hospitality and retail interiors, craft and limited-edition design.
Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This program gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgment and safety.
Objectives and competences
3.1General objective
To finish the program able to apply its content professionally and with judgment. In short:
Design furniture and interior pieces with mycelium, combining grown parts with timber and other materials for strength and durability.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: Mycelium in contemporary furniture; Ergonomics and load paths.
- Put them into practice: Hybrid construction with timber; Growing large components.
- Apply everything to a real case: Finishes and wear resistance; Small-batch production.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your instructor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Analyze precedents of mycelium furniture and identify their weaknesses.
- Apply basic ergonomics and load path reasoning to furniture design.
- Design hybrid joints between mycelium parts and timber elements.
- Plan the growing and drying of large components.
- Prepare a small-batch production plan with quality checks.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Furniture and interior designers.
4.2Entry requirements
Experience with furniture or interior design is helpful but not required. Basic woodworking or prototyping skills are useful for the practical exercises.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- Furniture designer working with biobased materials
- Interior designer creating natural material schemes
- Maker producing limited-edition grown furniture
- Design consultant for hospitality and retail interiors
- Product developer at a sustainable furniture brand
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mycelium in contemporary furniture | Foundations | 3 | 12 |
| 02 | Ergonomics and load paths | Foundations | 3 | 12 |
| 03 | Hybrid construction with timber | Practice | 3 | 12 |
| 04 | Growing large components | Practice | 3 | 12 |
| 05 | Finishes and wear resistance | Application & project | 3 | 12 |
| 06 | Small-batch production | Application & project | 3 | 12 |
| Total | 72 |
6 modules × 12 hours = 72 hours: 24 hours of live sessions, and the rest for campus study, exercises and the final project.
5.2Content by module
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Precedents in seating and tables
- Screens, shelving and accessories
- What works and what fails
- Basic ergonomics for furniture
- Understanding load paths
- Where mycelium can carry load
- Timber frames with grown infill
- Joints between grown and solid parts
- Removable and repairable connections
- Molds for large parts
- Even colonization in thick sections
- Drying large components without warping
- Surface hardening and sealing
- Testing scratch and dent resistance
- Cleaning and care guidance
- Planning a small batch
- Costs and lead times
- Quality checks between pieces
5.3Company placement
This program does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.
5.4Final project
A furniture piece or interior object combining mycelium with another material, presented with drawings, prototype notes and a production plan.
Methodology
6.1How it is taught
- Live online sessions, usually weekly, with a working professional and a small group.
- Recordings of every session, so you can catch up if work or time zones get in the way.
- Exercises and real case studies in every module.
- Tutoring: your instructor answers questions and gives feedback on your exercises and project.
6.2Platform and resources
A Moodle virtual campus with session recordings, readings, exercises and forums for each module. You need a computer, an up-to-date browser and a stable connection; a webcam and microphone are recommended.
Technical requirements →6.3Estimated weekly workload
About 6 hours a week for 12 weeks: one 2-hour live session on a weekday evening, plus study and exercises on the campus at your own pace.
Assessment
7.1Assessment system and weighting
Assessment includes participation in live critiques, module exercises such as joint studies, and a final furniture project reviewed by the instructor.
7.2Requirements to pass
- Complete every module, by attending the live sessions or watching the recordings.
- Hand in the module exercises.
- Have your final project approved by your instructor.
Teaching team
8.1Academic direction
At Fungaris, the Design & Architecture school coordinates the content and quality of this program. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.
8.2Faculty
Taught by professionals who work in the field. The instructor for each intake is confirmed before the start.
Meet our faculty →Certificate
9.1Certificate awarded
Course Certificate
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Course Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.
9.2Issuing body / recognition
Issued by Fungaris (operated by Nexora Generation, S.L.) as a digital certificate. It is a Fungaris certificate of its own: it is not an official university degree and does not award ECTS credits.
About our certificates →Admission and enrollment
10.1Admission process (steps)
- Send your request through the form or write to admissions.
- Admissions reviews your profile and confirms the start date, the session schedule and the fee.
- You secure your place with full payment or a 40% reservation.
- You receive your campus access and welcome guide before the first session.
10.2Documents required
- A valid identity document.
- Contact and billing details (personal or company).
10.3Deadlines
Enrollment for the intake starting on January 11, 2027 is open until January 4, 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: $450
- Full payment before the start: $360 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation ($180) and 3 monthly installments of $90.
10.5Grants, discounts and funding
Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organization. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.
Your employer can pay for the program and receive the invoice in the company name. Whether a public or employer training budget can cover the fee depends on your country, so check with them.
10.6Cancellation policy
The conditions for canceling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrollment confirmation. Nothing there limits your rights under the consumer law that applies to you.
Cancellation and refunds →Additional information
11.1Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to study Mycelium Furniture and Interior Objects?
Experience with furniture or interior design is helpful but not required. Basic woodworking or prototyping skills are useful for the practical exercises.
How is Mycelium Furniture and Interior Objects taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Assessment includes participation in live critiques, module exercises such as joint studies, and a final furniture project reviewed by the instructor.
What is the final project?
A furniture piece or interior object combining mycelium with another material, presented with drawings, prototype notes and a production plan.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Course Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.
What can I study after Mycelium Furniture and Interior Objects?
The natural next step is Diploma in Mycelium Product Design.
11.2Alumni testimonials
We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This program does not have any published yet; they will appear here once its first intakes finish.
11.3Admissions contact
Write to info@fungaris.institute or use the contact form. Admissions answers in your language.
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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly installments. All prices are stated in US dollars (USD).