Biomimetics - imitating life's natural processes - is one of the
hottest areas of design research and inspiration. The natural world
contains infinite examples of how to achieve complex behaviours and
applications by using simple materials in a clever way, as all
organisms make use of limited raw materials to survive. In the
popular imagination, the best-known example is the microscopic
'hook' on burrs that led to the development of Velcro, but there
are many more applications, from kingfisher beaks inspiring the
shape of bullet trains to shark skin being used as a model for
advanced swimsuits. This book presents many examples, showing each
natural phenomenon alongside its application, with an accessible
explanation of the biology and the story of the design. While most
are concrete examples that have already been developed, others
point the way to what might be possible for an enterprising
designer, providing a starting point for creativity. This timely
overview is the perfect introduction for designers of all
disciplines, and a reminder that inspiration may be just down the
garden path. With 439 illustrations
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