biomimetic design

MCAD // MASD // FALL 2021

This studio course taught students to apply functional strategies from nature to innovative design. Through core biological principles, case studies, and nature-inspired methods, this course was a demonstration in viewing nature as a model, mentor, and measure for creating effective, sustainable designs.

Learnings

Apply nature-inspired design principles
Analyze biological strategies for innovation
Study real-world biomimicry case studies
Use nature as a model, mentor, and measure
Develop creative, sustainable design solutions

project: pack in pack out

This group project aimed to apply the Biomimetic Design process in a collaborative setting and present a solution to a design challenge as if working as a design consultancy. The focus was on effective communication of nature-inspired design, and emphasized translating biomimetic principles into accessible, practical solutions. Pack-In Pack-Out emerged from a traditional design process of research, ideation, testing, and feedback. What resulted was an innovative design, which demonstrated true innovation born out of curiosity.