The Biomimicry Blog

Life-centered design is a design approach that aims to serve all forms of life, both human and non-human. This approach does not purely aim to create aesthetically pleasing designs, but instead prioritises the wellbeing of all organisms affected throughout its lifecycle. It is often applied in the b...

The chances are, you arrived at biomimicry because you felt that something was… missing. Or, you felt there’s an opportunity for something new and innovative to happen. A meaningful career move, an inspiring community, a chance to problem-solve differently, or perhaps a unique set of skills. 

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It’s no secret. Honeycombs are the poster child of biomimicry design.

An effective design like no other, made with love by nature’s sweet (and buzzy) six-legged engineers.

Slap the honeycomb structure on any design—and voila, you just made it stronger, possibly sustainable, and even improved the l...

When you think of sustainability, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s electric cars, the solarpunk movement, or regenerative agriculture. Personally, I imagine a forest. For what is more sustainable than a thriving ecosystem that gives more than it receives, produces no waste, cleans our air and filter...

Biophilia and biomimicry are two terms often heard in the same conversation, but they are not the same thing. There is overlap and shared qualities, however, and one characteristic can be named for both concepts: recognising the value of the natural environment. 

What is biophilia and biophilic des...

Hi there, Change Makers

Below is a list of 10 innovations inspired by nature. Each solution has an emerging biomimicry-based business. We look forward to seeing how they grow and evolve over time. 

Huge thanks to the Biomimicry Institute for providing information on each company. 

Without further...

Okay, this is going to sound strange to you. But yes, nature creates technology. And we've got examples to prove it. Stand aside, humans, we're turning our attention to those who did it first. 

To better understand this concept, we should perhaps take a step back and ask: What is the definition of ...

Our Day 2 of the Biomimicry Confluence could not have been a better follower to Day 1. Our speakers were energised, engaging, open, humble in their expertise, and shared on topics that are extremely current and relevant as we take the practice of biomimicry forward into the future. 

The Q+A session...

What an exceptional first day of the Biomimicry Confluence it was! The energy was pure, the excitement tangible and participants from almost each continent flowed together (special shoutout to our New Zealand attendee, who joined us at 2am local time). 

Our Day 1 speakers definitely knew how to spa...

Your first introduction to biomimicry might have begun with the all-too familiar chimes of a TED talk. The applause, the pacing of the presenter, and then, that inevitable point of no return. It clicks. It sticks. Because just like that, biomimicry hooks itself into you. Much like a burr clinging to...