PPT-Biomimicry Design Process

Bioinspired Design Process A 5 step process to investigate a problem and use engineering ideas from from nature to help solve it Technological Challenge A laundry detergent company wants to make a new and better laundry detergent . A Problem Solving Tool . By:. For:. Date:. . Biomimicry Workshop 2012. Team Adaptors. Sarah Dawn Haynes . Possibility Cartographer. University of Colorado. Kirk Mills . SARA/Sustainability Program, Division of Environmental Health & Sustainability . April 2015 webinar. Agenda:. Intent of Class. Class 1 Homework review. iSite sharing . One biomimicry case study. Biomimicry history, ethics and philosophy . Biomimicry design approach. . Learn about function & context . emulating nature’s genius. Biomimicry. “. Social Reference Theory” predicts that the fastest way for us to change is to pick a new mentor – to change who it is we admire and want to emulate. Biomimicry. © 2011 Project Lead The Way, Inc.. Introduction. What Is Design?. The word “. design. ” is often used as a generic term that refers to anything that was made by a conscious human effort.. Design. Unit 3. Objectives:. Evaluate . a product in relation to the goal of design and potential improvement. . Design an improvement of a . product.. Think…. Think of a time when you saw or heard about a product, system, or process failing.. October 22, 2014. Idea !?!?!. =. Be Innovative!. Be Smarter . than your . Competition!. Idea !?!?!. Now what do I do with it?. Engineering Design Process. State the Design Problem. Analyze the Need. Set Objectives. The Engineering Design Process. http://. www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php. The Engineering Design Process. Design Challenges. In . general, creating a design challenge is a way to initiate a project where students cycle through an entire design thinking process at least once. This way of using design thinking differs from interjecting individual elements of a process, like prototyping or brainstorming into a traditional unit. . Engineering Design and Development. The Engineering Design Process. What . is Design?. What is . an Engineering . Design Process?. Design Process Example. What is Design?. The word “. design. ” is often used as a generic term that refers to anything that was made by a conscious human effort. Biomimicry. “. Social Reference Theory” predicts that the fastest way for us to change is to pick a new mentor – to change who it is we admire and want to emulate. Biomimicry. . For the young entrepreneur who has modeled himself after.... Define the problem space. Interview & empathize. Define needs. Ideate . Prototype, test, rework . Stages of a Design Challenge. DESIGN THINKING: The Mindsets. Design Thinkers have empathy. . The process of solving problems is human-centered.. What is the Lotus Effect®?. The Lotus Effect refers to the remarkable ability of the lotus plant to repel dirt and water. . This ability, known as . superhydrophobicity. or extremely water repellence, can be found in many different species.. Lead The Way, Inc.. Introduction. What Is Design?. The word “. design. ” is often used as a generic term that refers to anything that was made by a conscious human effort.. Design. is also a process that is used to systematically solve problems.. meaning.  life, and mimesis, . meaning.  . to imitate)is a new science that studies nature's best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems. Studying a leaf to invent a better solar cell is an example. I think of it as “innovation inspired by nature.”. Lesson 1: Introduction to Biomimicry. What is biomimicry?. Bios = the living world. +. Mimicry = to emulate. Biomimicry. is a method engineers and designers use for creating innovation, by looking to the natural world for ideas..