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Othermatter is an online platform to introduce fashion designers to innovative biomaterials, and encourage them to change the fashion industry sustainably.

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The image shows the text "OTHER MATTER" in white, stylized letters against a black background. The letters have a unique, slightly irregular font with decorative edges. In the background, there are clusters of brown mushrooms with tan-colored stems and caps, growing on a pale, creamy surface.

A laptop screen displays a website design featuring white sneakers on a black background. The sneakers are labeled “LAB CROWN” and “MICROBIAL,” with “LEATHER” text below. The website includes navigation links: “MATERIAL COLLECTION,” “COMPARISON GUIDE,” “ENCYCLOPEDIA,” and “NEWS.” A “SEE TRENDING NEWS” button is visible at the bottom right. The background is covered in red pomegranate seeds.

A website design showcases a black background with scattered red pomegranate seeds and images of leather shoes. The left side displays a laptop screen with “TRENDING NEWS” and “LET BACTERIA SPIN FIBERS” text, accompanied by images of leather shoes and leatherwork. The right side features “TRENDING NEWS” with images of leather shoes and leatherwork, along with additional images of leather goods and text. The design incorporates a dark color scheme with black backgrounds, yellow accents, and white text.

A website screenshot displays a black background with “MATERIAL COLLECTION” at the top. Below, product categories include “ALL OVER GIFT FROM MOTHER OCEAN,” “GROWN BY FLINGL & MICROBES,” and “MATERIAL COLLECTION.” Images showcase products like “ALGAE GIFT FROM MOTHER OCEAN,” “ALGAE GIFT,” “BACTERIA,” and “MICROBES.” Navigation links include “VIEW ALL,” “LEATHER,” “WOVEN,” and “KNIT.” A “LIKED BY STUDENTS, DESIGNERS & CUSTOMERS” section is visible on the left.

A poster campaign design features the word "OTHER" in white, stylized font against a black background. Below it, the word "MATTER" is displayed in white, bold letters. A dark red berry is centered on the poster, with green text labeling "FRUIT PEELS" and "UPCYCLING" along the bottom edge. A QR code is visible in the top right corner. The poster is mounted on a black stand.

A silver laptop computer is open and displaying a webpage titled “THE OTHER MATTER” with the subtitle “LAB GROVN” and a “MYCELIUM” section. The webpage features a brown leather handbag image and includes “SEE TRENDING NEWS” and a navigation menu. The laptop is positioned against a black background with clusters of brown mushrooms surrounding it, creating a natural and artistic setting.

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