Biomimicry—Innovation Inspired by Nature

In this course, the basics of Biomimicry are taught and first steps are applied in artistic-biomimetic projects.

Biomimicry is a philosophy and design approach that looks to nature as a model to emulate forms, processes and systems. The transdisciplinary method leads to sustainable solutions for human problems that are regenerative and transformative. Disciplines of science, technology, art, and others come together in a well-defined process that takes place in 4 phases:
Phase 1: Scoping the project
Phase 2: Discovering models from nature
Phase 3: Creating a prototype
Phase 4: Evaluating nature‘s life principles

Working language: English

Further Information:

Biomimicry 3.8 
The world’s leading bio-inspired consultancy offering innovation, education, and inspiration

Biomimicry Institute
Connecting through Community, Curiosity, and Convening

Janine Benyus
Co-founder of Biomimicry

Dayna Baumeister
Co-founder of Biomimicry

Ask Nature
A portal to the wisdom nature holds. 

Alphabet of Life 
26 (+1) Biomimicry Life Principles in the Ecosystem of a Tree

Babylon Design School 
Artists-at-the-design table

Elisabeth Kopf
Designer Inventor Artist Educator Curator

Self-assess your work:

Project Completition and Certification:
Step 1: Present the final result of your project.
Step 2: Send me a digital documentation.
Step 3: Evaluate your work according to the categories and grades below.
Step 4: Send me your evaluation (if necessary explain your rating)

Categories of success (milestones of a successful project work flow):
In each category you can score 1 point for excellent or good quality, 0.5 points for incomplete or imperfect quality or 0 points for bad quality or zero outcome.
– Active participation
– Research / Topic finding
– Idea / Concept
– Creation / Design
– Production / Realization
– Project and resource management
– Presentation / Documentation / Archiving
– Independent working / Collaborative teamwork
– Sustainability check
– Special efforts / Special achievements

Grades:
Your grade results from the total number of points
10 – 8.5 Points = A
8 – 5.5 Points = B
5 – 3.5 Points = C
3 – 2 Points = D
1.5 – 0 Points = F