Design Research

Kaspar König, Interaction Design
Bettina König, Curatorial Studies

The project explores possible manufacturing processes for facemasks made from mycelia. The conventional protective masks mass-produced since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic usually have a short life cycle and are often not disposed properly. Discarded masks will generate a large amount of waste in the years to come and pollute the environment heavily. Biodegradable masks (BAM) address this problem at its core, as they can be composted and their production and use consumes little resources and energy, while at the same time offering comfort and antiviral properties