Eco-Friendly Package Design for the Peak Lounge Chair at Ekohunt

The Peak Lounge Chair, designed by Peter Qvist, is available for purchase at Ekohunters, an online store that specializes in sustainable products. The chair's unique design, crafted from wooden planks, creates a stunning topographic effect. Ekohunters is committed to offering products that prioritize sustainability, and the Peak Lounge Chair is no exception.

The design process involved a thorough analysis of the chair’s components to determine the most effective packaging solution. Additionally, extensive research was conducted into new bio-based alternatives for packaging, with a focus on the innovative uses of mycelium. Since sustainability was a key consideration, mycelium was ultimately chosen as the primary packaging material. This choice not only aligns with the eco-friendly values of the brand but also contributes to a topographic aesthetic, reflecting the unique design of the chair itself.

Mycelium is often described as the "root structure" or the "vegetative state" of fungi. These terms come from plants, but fungi are an entirely separate kingdom of life, distinct from animals, plants, or bacteria. Mycelium resembles roots, with its intricate networks of thread-like branching cells called hyphae. However, mycelial networks are unique—extremely fine and strong, with high tensile strength and the ability to resist water, decay, and immense internal or external pressures. They come from nature and, under the right conditions, return to nature as nutrients. In other words, they are one of nature’s most astonishing supermaterials.