Press

MushLume Lighting, founded by designer Danielle Trofe, has been featured in leading international publications including The Wall Street Journal, Wired, CNN, Forbes, and The Guardian for its pioneering work in mycelium lighting and sustainable material innovation. Through a biofabrication process that grows lighting from hemp and mycelium, MushLume sits at the intersection of design, science, and environmental responsibility—redefining how materials are used, produced, and returned to the earth.

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CNBC

CNBC’s Nightly Business Report features Danielle Trofe, founder of MushLume Lighting, highlighting her use of mycelium—the root structure of mushrooms—to grow biodegradable lampshades. The segment explains how hemp and mycelium are combined and grown in molds over several days, then heat-treated to create a lightweight, fire-resistant, and stable material. It also covers the commercial adoption of MushLume lighting, including a large-scale installation at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, and Trofe’s collaboration with biomaterials company Ecovative. The feature positions her work within a broader shift toward nature-inspired design and sustainable manufacturing.

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