NUTOPIA is a modular outdoor furniture system inspired by the symbiotic structure of mushrooms, designed with the principles of symbiosis, modularity, and return to nature. It adapts to diverse environments such as forests, grasslands, and campsites, mimicking primitive behaviors of gathering and sharing. Through assembly and interaction, users reconnect with the rhythms of nature and the value of cooperation. More than just furniture, NUTOPIA serves as a new mode of outdoor social engagement—an invitation to slow down and rediscover emotional connections with the land. In an age of accelerating technology, it proposes a design response rooted in sustainability, empathy, and human-nature unity.
Mycora
Department of Industrial Design, National Taipei University of Technology
Mycora is inspired by the symbiotic structure of mushrooms, using modular design to express the concepts of collaboration and sharing. Each unit resembles half a mushroom, and when combined, they form a complete shape—symbolizing connection and cooperation in nature. The base can be inserted into soil, anchoring like mycelium to provide stability across various outdoor environments. During the assembly and disassembly process, users simulate primitive foraging behaviors, creating opportunities for interaction and exploration.
This design adopts recycled coconut shell material, offering both environmental sustainability and durability, allowing the product to harmonize with its natural surroundings. More than just a piece of furniture, Mycora serves as an interactive point within nature, encouraging people to reconnect with the land and reflect on the relationship between humans and the environment. It brings new value to outdoor spaces through sharing, exploration, and sustainable design thinking.
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