“Forming with the Living” is a combination of the futuristic practice of bio-design and the 19-20th century Arts and Crafts Movement, showcased through experimenting with SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria yeast) as a material with Arts and Crafts design characteristics. The display boasts a sensory experience composed of sight, touch, and smell to foster a deep connection to the SCOBY beyond solely seeing it as the material in a final product. 

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