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In this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.
In this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.
In this lesson, we will look to nature to inspire the form and aesthetic qualities of a product. We'll also take a look to see if nature can inspire the development of new technology and materials. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.
This lesson will focus on sustainability. We'll consider how we, as designers, can look to nature to make us accountable for the products we design and make. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.
In this lesson, we'll take a look at the materials nature uses to solve problems, we'll then have a go at inventing our own.
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