Northumbria University
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Industrial Design / Sportswear Design / Material Innovation
My location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
First Name: Louis
Last Name: Martlew
University / College: Northumbria University
Course / Program: Design for Industry BA Hons
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Industrial Design / Sportswear Design / Material Innovation
My Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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I present Myco: a sustainable cycle helmet that revolutionises material innovation, safety and fashion. It’s crafted from recyclable materials and a biodegradable mycelium inner shell, compostable after three years, releasing zero toxins. This material replaces the use of expanding polystyrene foam, a non-biodegradable material that takes over 500 years to decompose with the production of which is being banned in over 70 cities. Myco’s design uses a unique mechanism that absorbs rotational impact and ensures easy part replacement for safety, customisation and allowing seamless disassembly at the end of its life. Myco offers a cheaper, safer, and eco-conscious helmet alternative.