Kääpä+ introduces a completely new type of material innovation: amadou composite. By utilizing amadou pieces that would otherwise go unused due to their small size, the project employs form-pressing techniques to create a biodegradable composite material, thereby unlocking the full potential of amadou. The binding agent in the composite is a wood cellulose derivative; a non-toxic, and compostable natural adhesive.

Emphasizing the visual, sensorial, and emotional content of amadou, the Kääpä+ project encourages us to explore design practices in an experimental manner that transcends a narrow focus only on humans, processes, or products. Featured in various medias such as The Times, and House&Garden, the project celebrates an ancient material in a way never seen before.

The Kääpä+ project was supported by Asko Foundation.