1. Conceptualization Techniques / Synthesizing the Design

2. IDEATION
Brain storming
Brain Writing
Mind maps
Biomimicry / Shape mimicry
SCAMPER
TRIZ
Keep in mind that “ no single technique will be effective for everyone , experiment with different strategies and find that works for you

3. IDEATION Techniques (Generating solutions)
Brain storming
The team work on a problem for a limited amount of time.
No criticism is allowed with in the amount of time
No judgments over ideas with in the time
Quantity of ideas is considered but not quality
Can be individual or group
Keep in mind silly ideas can bring the better solutions some time

4. Keep in mind silly ideas can bring the better solutions some time
Brainstorming
Keep in mind silly ideas can bring the better solutions some time

5. Brainwritting
In this method the person write his ideas on the sheet of paper and after some time pass it on to the next person . The second person will work on the “ already generated idea”.
Method has potential to create very innovative ideas.
Has the draw back that there may be a premature criticism.

6. Mind Mapping
In this an individual person will visualize his thought process of the specific problem solution.
a diagram in which information is represented visually, usually with a central idea placed in the middle and associated ideas arranged around it.
The ideas and aspects related to the central theme are found and how the aspects are related are also shown.

7. Mind Mapping

8. WHAT IS BIOMIMETICS?
Biomimetics is the term used to describe the substances, equipment, mechanism and systems by which humans imitate natural systems and designs.

9. Biomimicry originates from two Greek words
Bios = Life
Mimesis= imitate
Biomimicry operates on the principle that in its 3.8 billion year history, nature has already found solutions to many problems we are trying to solve.
Biomimicry is multi-disciplinary subject involving wide diversity of other domains like architecture, electronics, medicines, biology, chemistry, mathematics etc.

10. LEONARDO DA VINCI’S FLYING MACHINE
FLIGHT OF BIRD
AEROPLANE TODAY
WRIGHT BROTHER’S FIRST PROTOTYPE

11. SHARKLET TECHNOLOGIES
GECKO TAPE
Scientists have used a 3D-printed model of shark skin to show how tooth-like scales help the predators to cruise efficiently. Viewed up close, a shark's skinbristles with tiny teeth or "denticles" which aid swimming.
Inspiration Precedence
SHARKLET TECHNOLOGIES
Inspiration Precedence
Textiles
Surfaces

12. HOW DID IT BEGIN? American biophysicist and polymath.
Coined the term Biomimetics in 1950’s.
Developed Schmitt trigger by studying the nerves in squid.
Attempted to engineer a device that replicated the system of nerve propagation.
Otto Schmitt ( )

13. There are two approaches to Biomimetic design
APPROACHES TO BIOMIMICRY
There are two approaches to Biomimetic design
DESIGN
BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
DESIGN

14. APPROACHES TO BIOMIMICRY
DESIGN TO BIOLOGY
The approach requires designers to identify problems and biologists to match these to organisms that have solved similar issues.
More fuel efficient due to aerodynamic body mimicking BOX FISH
More material efficient due to mimicking tree growth patterns form structure.
The car not new approach to transportation but improvement to existing technology
DaimlerChrysler’s Bionic Car

15. APPROACHES TO BIOMIMICRY
BIOLOGY TO DESIGN
Lotus flower emerges clean from swampy waters.
Lotusan paint enables buildings to be self cleaning.
Biology can influence humans in ways outside predetermined design problem.
This will result in previously unthought-of technologies or systems or approach to design solutions.
Lotus inspired’s Lotusan Paint
The approach requires to have relevant biological or ecological knowledge and research rather than design problem

16. PRINCIPLES OF BIOMIMICRY
NATURE

17. PRINCIPLES OF BIOMIMICRY
Nature runs on sunlight.
Nature uses only the energy it needs.
Nature fits form to function.
Nature recycles everything.
Nature rewards cooperation.
Nature banks on diversity.
Nature demands local expertise.
Nature curbs excesses from within.
Nature taps the power of limits

18. NATURE AS A MODEL
NATURE AS A MEASURE
NATURE AS A MENTOR

19. STEPS TO ADOPT BIOMIMCRY
Evaluate the design against Life’s Principles
Biologize the question: ask from nature’s perspective.
Develop a design brief of human needs
Find the repeating patterns and processes within nature that achieve success
Look for champions in nature who solve the challenges
Develop ideas and solutions based on the natural model

20. LEVELS OF BIOMIMICRY
ORGANISM LEVEL
BEHAVIOUR LEVEL
ECOSYSTEM LEVEL