Master thesis 2020
Master thesis 2020
Master thesis 2020
Master thesis 2020
Master thesis researching mycelium composites for industrial and informal manufacture of surfboards. A strategic sustainability project outlining how the surf industry can transition towards necessary sustainability targets while retainining a heritage of social aesthetics. Project delivery included composite experiments and a 1:1 surfboard prototype.
Master thesis researching mycelium composites for industrial and informal manufacture of surfboards. A strategic sustainability project outlining how the surf industry can transition towards necessary sustainability targets while retainining a heritage of social aesthetics. Project delivery included composite experiments and a 1:1 surfboard prototype.
Master thesis researching mycelium composites for industrial and informal manufacture of surfboards. A strategic sustainability project outlining how the surf industry can transition towards necessary sustainability targets while retainining a heritage of social aesthetics. Project delivery included composite experiments and a 1:1 surfboard prototype.
The Hyperobject Master focuses on material calibration to achieve a weight +/- 15% of EPS performance boards. Production strategy in both formal and informal contexts are necessary for the success of a perfectly sustainable material. Therefore material tests were done in regards to hand shaping.
The Hyperobject Master focuses on material calibration to achieve a weight +/- 15% of EPS performance boards. Production strategy in both formal and informal contexts are necessary for the success of a perfectly sustainable material. Therefore material tests were done in regards to hand shaping.
The Hyperobject Master focuses on material calibration to achieve a weight +/- 15% of EPS performance boards. Production strategy in both formal and informal contexts are necessary for the success of a perfectly sustainable material. Therefore material tests were done in regards to hand shaping.
Industry partners:
Industry partners:
Industry partners:
CITA, Clara Norell - Svensk Hampindustri, Hayden Cox - CEO Haydenshapes, Combiwood Barkevik, Sac02, Jason Slezak - Patagonia
CITA, Clara Norell - Svensk Hampindustri, Hayden Cox - CEO Haydenshapes, Combiwood Barkevik, Sac02, Jason Slezak - Patagonia
CITA, Clara Norell - Svensk Hampindustri, Hayden Cox - CEO Haydenshapes, Combiwood Barkevik, Sac02, Jason Slezak - Patagonia
Benchmarks: general findings
Benchmarks: general findings
Benchmarks: general findings
Mycelium composites display versatility in properties and a strong resemblance to its petroleum based counterparts. Exceptional for surfboards is buoyancy, while being relatively light.
Mycelium composites display versatility in properties and a strong resemblance to its petroleum based counterparts. Exceptional for surfboards is buoyancy, while being relatively light.
Mycelium composites display versatility in properties and a strong resemblance to its petroleum based counterparts. Exceptional for surfboards is buoyancy, while being relatively light.
Support
Support
Support
Soft
Soft
Soft
Medium
Medium
Medium
Strong
Strong
Strong
Water absorption
Water absorption
Water absorption
Water absorption
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
Flexibility
Flexibility
Flexibility
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
Medium
Medium
Medium
Stiff
Stiff
Stiff
Buoyancy
Buoyancy
Buoyancy
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
Weight
Weight
Weight
Light
Light
Light
Medium
Medium
Medium
Heavy
Heavy
Heavy
Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
EPS VS Mycelium
EPS VS Mycelium
EPS VS Mycelium
EPS VS Mycelium
Compressed hemp radically outperforms EPS in support
properties. Dents and footwells weaken surfboard and reduce it's lifetime considerably. Compressed mycelium outperforms EPS, which is the strongest foam in use at the time of this report.
EPS
EPS
EPS
EPS
Soft
Soft
Soft
Medium
Medium
Medium
Strong
Strong
Strong
Compressed hemp
(fungi: g. sessile)
Compressed hemp
(fungi: g. sessile)
Compressed hemp
(fungi: g. sessile)
Compressed hemp
(fungi: g. sessile)
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
Pinewood
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Pinewood
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Pinewood
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Pinewood
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
Medium
Medium
Medium
Stiff
Stiff
Stiff
Pinewood thin chives
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Pinewood thin chives
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Pinewood thin chives
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Pinewood thin chives
(fungi: g. lucidum)
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
CAD Model
Concave
Single concave on the bottom to provide lift and
bring the board on top of the surface while riding
Low rocker
Allows for increased speed to offset for the
possible weight increase with mycelium composites
Rails
Medium profile aiming for a sweet spot between hold and release in sharp turns
features
Outline
Volume is distributed towards the chest area to allow for easier paddle abilities and performance in smaller waves. The square tail section provides quick release out of turns, while rounded corners provide hold.
CAD Model
Concave
Single concave on the bottom to provide lift and
bring the board on top of the surface while riding
Low rocker
Allows for increased speed to offset for the possible weight increase with mycelium composites
Rails
Medium profile aiming for a sweet spot between hold and release in sharp turns
features
Outline
Volume is distributed towards the chest area to allow for easier paddle abilities and performance in smaller waves.
The square tail section provides quick release out of turns, while rounded corners provide hold.
CAD Model
Concave
Single concave on the bottom to provide lift and
bring the board on top of the surface while riding
Low rocker
Allows for increased speed to offset for the possible weight increase with mycelium composites
Rails
Medium profile aiming for a sweet spot between hold and release in sharp turns
features
Outline
Volume is distributed towards the chest area to allow for easier paddle abilities and performance in smaller waves.
The square tail section provides quick release out of turns, while rounded corners provide hold.
CAD Model
Concave
Single concave on the bottom to provide lift and
bring the board on top of the surface while riding
Low rocker
Allows for increased speed to offset for the possible weight increase with mycelium composites
Rails
Medium profile aiming for a sweet spot between hold and release in sharp turns
features
Outline
Volume is distributed towards the chest area to allow for easier paddle abilities and performance in smaller waves.
The square tail section provides quick release out of turns, while rounded corners provide hold.
CAD Model
Concave
Single concave on the bottom to provide lift and
bring the board on top of the surface while riding
Low rocker
Allows for increased speed to offset for the possible weight increase with mycelium composites
Rails
Medium profile aiming for a sweet spot between hold and release in sharp turns
features
Outline
Volume is distributed towards the chest area to allow for easier paddle abilities and performance in smaller waves.
The square tail section provides quick release out of turns, while rounded corners provide hold.
Art Work
Kristina Harper’s aesthetic sustainability theory has been central to most of my aesthetic development in sustainability projects. The goal was to come as close to modern performance boards as possible, or as Harper would say the comfort of everyting as expected. Therefore the white concept with Hyperobject logo was chosen in the end. The logo is inspired by works of Japanese artist GUCCI MAZE and Paul Nicholson.
Art Work
Kristina Harper’s aesthetic sustainability theory has been central to most of my aesthetic development in sustainability projects. The goal was to come as close to modern performance boards as possible, or as Harper would say the comfort of everyting as expected. Therefore the white concept with Hyperobject logo was chosen in the end. The logo is inspired by works of Japanese artist GUCCI MAZE and Paul Nicholson.
Art Work
Kristina Harper’s aesthetic sustainability theory has been central to most of my aesthetic development in sustainability projects. The goal was to come as close to modern performance boards as possible, or as Harper would say the comfort of everyting as expected. Therefore the white concept with Hyperobject logo was chosen in the end. The logo is inspired by works of Japanese artist GUCCI MAZE and Paul Nicholson.
Prototype: pre-lamination
Prototype: pre-lamination
Prototype: pre-lamination
Prototype: pre-lamination
Pressure cooked hemp chives innoculated with 15% grain spawn. 7 Days growth time at 26 C. Grown in custom designed growing bag and mold under pressure.
Surfing has a proud craftmanship heritage and still going strong today. Therefore, a sustainable innovation preserving this craftmanship helps its adoptation.
Pressure cooked hemp chives innoculated with 15% grain spawn. 7 Days growth time at 26 C. Grown in custom designed growing bag and mold under pressure.
Surfing has a proud craftmanship heritage and still going strong today. Therefore, a sustainable innovation preserving this craftmanship helps its adoptation.
