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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 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
Correct answer: True
Q3.
iPod
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Computer printer
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Solar cell
False
Correct answer: True

4 Questions

Q1.
True or false, biomimicry means to take the form from nature?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
True or false, biomorphic means to take the form from nature?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
True or false, many design solutions can be found from nature?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
True or false, biomimicry means to take inspiration from nature?
False
Correct answer: True

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UnitDesign and technology / Design in the natural world

Design and technology