Welcome to our Journal, a living archive where we capture our observations, research, and insights; where Nature’s wisdom meets design thinking.
Biomimicry Case Studies
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Life's Principle's in Action
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Designer Spotlights
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Nature's Design Lab
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Life-Centered Design Reviews
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Biomimicry
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Biomimicry Case Studies • Life's Principle's in Action • Designer Spotlights • Nature's Design Lab • Life-Centered Design Reviews • Biomimicry •
Burrs in the Dog’s Fur
How burrs in the dog’s fur inspired a new, sticky closure for clothing. A classic biomimicry story that shows how a simple moment of curiosity - watching a plant do what it naturally does - can lead to one of the most widely used design innovations in the world.
The Whale and Mr. Fish
The humpback whale’s flippers provided insights into wind turbine design.
The train that moves like a bird
As Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen trains became faster, engineers encountered an unexpected problem. When trains exited tunnels, they produced a loud noise known as the “tunnel boom,” caused by sudden changes in air pressure.