Biomimicry
I am passionate about exploring biomimicry as a sustainable strategy because of my deep love for nature and the pressing threat of climate change. It is crucial to find ways to adapt our systems and products to meet the needs of our planet, which includes both humans and non-humans. By studying and emulating nature's time-tested patterns and strategies, we can create solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. This requires a fundamental change in our approach to design, ensuring that our creations work in harmony with the environment.
As Jeanine Benyus, founder of the Biomimicry Institute, aptly stated, "The more our world functions like the natural world, the more likely we are to endure on this home that is ours, but not ours alone." Embracing this philosophy can help us develop products, services, and even systems that harmonize with the environment, ensuring a healthier and more resilient future for all inhabitants of our planet. By fundamentally changing our design principles to align with nature, we can create a sustainable and enduring world.
Project 1
Biodegradable collapsible water container
This project was a part of the foundation year programme and was a culmination of different design disciplines that we learnt as part of the curriculum.The objective of this project was to identify an existing issue in and around the university and solve the issue by creating a product/service purely based on Biomimetics.
End product : A biodegradable compressible water container inspired by a caterpillar's body structure.
(Note: Inspiration and data regarding the taxonomy sheet, natural materials and properties, have been gathered from the Biomimicry Institute).
Project 2
Tackling oil spill in marine ecosystems
This project aims to study the intricate world of marine ecosystems, focusing on the detrimental impacts of oil spills on underwater biomes. By examining the destruction caused by these spills, we aim to uncover effective strategies for mitigation and prevention. A key aspect of our approach involves leveraging biomimicry, drawing inspiration from nature's own mechanisms to develop innovative solutions for preserving and restoring marine environments.
This project focused on improving fuel efficiency by drawing inspiration from the Phloem in trees. We designed a system with cylindrical tubes to draw fuel upwards and integrated a porous material to enhance fuel absorption. Despite challenges in engine design and material selection, the project offered valuable insights into applying nature-inspired solutions.