Join us for the Masters examination of School of Design candidate, Joshua Riesel.

2pm - 3pm, Wednesday, 22 October.

Mushroom Time: Reflections on a Growing Design Practice

Joshua’s work reflects on a mycelium-material practice exploring the developing field of biodesign, and more specifically growing design, within an industrial design context. It reflects on the current state of the mycelium-material industry in relation to theory navigating biodesign and regenerative design, and touches on more-than-human and relational ways of reflecting on a practice informed by other living organisms.

Despite global transitions toward circular-economic models, the ability to not just sustain but regenerate the state of our ecologies whilst supporting evolving human needs remains a substantial challenge.

His dissertation explores a mycelium-material practice in relation to biomanufacturing methods that aid in a transition to a regenerative and stable future for the earth. It considers a need for shifted approaches to manufacturing when working with living materials, informing production times, control of outcome, and adds layers of relational consideration to a previously inert process.

Please note no entry will be permitted after commencement of this examination. Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

RMIT Design Hub Gallery

Building 100, Level 2, Project Room 2

Corner Victoria & Swanston St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053

Access
This exam will be recorded, but not live-streamed.
The Level 2 Project Spaces are accessible via lifts from the street entry located at the corner of Victoria & Swanston Streets.