How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?
In this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.
How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?
In this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.
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- work confidently within a range of relevant domestic, local and industrial contexts, such as the home, health, leisure, culture, engineering, manufacturing, construction, food, energy, agriculture and fashion
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5 Questions
Do you think that the following designs are related to biomimicry? Answer true or false for each item.
Q2.
Aeroplane wing
False
Q3.
iPod
True
Q4.
Computer printer
True
Q5.
Solar cell
False
4 Questions
Q1.
True or false, biomimicry means to take the form from nature?
True
Q2.
True or false, biomorphic means to take the form from nature?
False
Q3.
True or false, many design solutions can be found from nature?
False
Q4.
True or false, biomimicry means to take inspiration from nature?
False