grows letters (and other things) by simulating the mycelium growth found in fungi. Type below to grow your own. Made by Pentagram & Counterpoint. Originally shown at the Mushrooms: the Art, Design and Future of Fungi exhibition at Somerset House in London. See the case study.
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Upload a mesh .obj to use as a substrate for the fungal growths.

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Optionally, upload a second mesh .obj to use as an inhibitor, forming negative space within your substrate. It should be in the same coordinate system as your substrate.

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Instructions

  1. Type your text, or upload your own .obj
  2. Select the level of mutation then press GROW
  3. Toggle Mycelium and Fruiting on/off
  4. Use the controls to change appearance on/off
  5. Click and drag to change the view
  6. Use the pause (II) button to stop growing
  7. Download your growth
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