funguy.ai began with a simple frustration: some of the most beautiful science never leaves the lab. We think a curious teenager deserves to run a real research loop — not a watered-down version of one.
Research-led, independently built.
Creative tools researcher and Research Assistant at MIT CSAIL. Joint degree in Design Engineering from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. Published at SIGGRAPH Asia, UIST, and CHI. Also an educator with 3 years of teaching experience in STEAM and STEM.
Looking for curious people at the intersection of biology, education, and making — engineers, designers, educators, and bio-art enthusiasts.
Get in touch →Research conducted across MIT CSAIL, Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Royal College of Art. Institutional names reflect researcher affiliation — not institutional endorsement of this product.
Kids can handle real science when the danger — not the depth — is removed. We remove the danger.
We choose safe, sustainable organisms and compostable materials, and we teach respectful handling of life.
Awe is the best teacher. If it doesn't make you lean in, we haven't finished designing it.
Questions about the kit, educator pricing, partnerships, or press? We'd love to hear from you.
For general questions, educator packs, and partnership inquiries.
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Have a creative project — a biological experiment, an art process, a maker workflow — that deserves to be in more hands? We help turn original ideas into educational kits and bring them to an audience that's ready to build.
Share your project idea — a one-paragraph description is enough to start. We'll reach out if it's a good fit.
Packaging, safety review, assembly guides, and distribution — we take care of the hard parts so you focus on the science or craft.
Your kit reaches curious learners, educators, and makers worldwide — and joins a growing ecosystem of hands-on biology education.
Researchers, designers, educators, bio-artists — all welcome.
Pitch your idea →Ask questions, share your prints, meet other growers. The funguy.ai community lives on Discord.
