<p><strong>Biomaterials like mycelium and kombucha leather are often not water-resistant and therefore need a coating. Biopolymers like beeswax or natural rubbers provide solutions, yet fungi can also provide an interesting coating for biomaterials. How can designers apply these innovations, and how do you choose or develop a coating?</strong></p> <h3>This episode’s speakers</h3> <p>Host: Yophi Ignacia</p> <p>Co-host: Anna Wetzel (<a href="http://15fingers.online/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15fingers.online</a>)</p> <p>Experts:</p> <ul> <li>Itika Gupta (<a href="https://www.studiocarbon.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Studio Carbon</a>)</li> <li>Arie Hooimeijer (<a href="https://paperinnovator.nl/">PaperInnovator</a>)</li> </ul> <h3>THANKS TO</h3> <p>The How to Biodesign meetups are made possible with the support of&nbsp;&nbsp;the creative industries fund NL/<a href="https://stimuleringsfonds.nl/">Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie</a>.</p>