using nature as inspiration to solve problems

an aesthetic style that imitates nature's beauty

a collection of images, texts and samples used by designers to convey feelings about a design

someone or something that gives you ideas

Frog sketch

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Biomimicry

Design and technology

Identify environmental impact

Product requirements

Innovation when generating ideas

Generating design ideas using SCAMPER

Using feedback to develop ideas

AI to develop ideas

Proportions and scale: papers and boards

Materials and manufacturing processes: papers and boards

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: papers and boards

Parts lists: papers and boards

Time planning: papers and boards

Mark out and prepare materials: papers and boards

Tools and processes: papers and boards

Equipment and machinery: papers and boards

Quality control: papers and boards

Evaluate with user feedback: papers and boards

Testing and modifications: papers and boards

Pupils learn about biomimicry and innovation.  They will learn how to use sources of inspiration to create a range of ideas for a product encouraging children to grow vegetables. The pupils will develop ideas and manufacture a prototype.  Variation allows for different material outcomes.

Iterative design: Nature

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Which word means an aesthetic style that imitates nature's beauty?

Match the product and the inspiration from nature.

When exploring nature, what is a video particularly useful for?

What is a collection of images, text and samples which are used to inspire design known as?

What was the inspiration for the bullet train?

Nature is everything in the world which occurs independently of people. Which of these are natural?

Inspiration can come from personal opinions. It is said to be ...

the look including colour, texture, style of theme

a situation, person, or thing that needs attention to be solved

Designers consider different subheadings. Match these subheadings to their definitions.

How can designers research and record sources of inspiration?

This image is the Eden project in Cornwall, England. What do you think inspired the shape of the buildings?

Exit Quiz

What is 'biomimicry'?