How to use it
Biomimicry Changemakers Framework offers a modular approach to organizing biomimicry educational material, combining this content for different teaching purposes.
Here, you can find three types of entries to mix and match when preparing a teaching session. There are presentations, covering theoretical content needed to understand the subject; activity guides describing how to carry on hands-on exercises for a more energetic engagement; and case studies to provide a repository of interesting real-world applications. Lastly, we provide our templates to create your own content.
If you develop your own materials and want to contribute it through the platform, email us at
Creating your own teaching session
- Organize the content and objectives of the course. Who is the audience? What is their level of understanding?
- Use this itinerary for inspiration - a week of biomimicry education for designer students.
- Identify which content is already available on our webpage. Create the rest using the templates provided in this tab to keep on brand.
- See this example of a design workshop aimed to solve a specific environmental challenge related to fashion.
Presentations
Visual presentations to facilitate concept guidance through the learning session
Introduction to Biomimicry
Classroom 20-30 min
General introduction to biomimicry, showing how humans have always found inspiration in nature and examples of different products designed through this methodology.
Nature Unifying Patterns (NUP)
Classroom 20-30 min
Learn about the natural patterns ubiquitously present in our environment, which serve as the principles of regenerative design.
Biomimicry Design Method
Classroom 60 min
Create innovative solutions through the Biomimicry Design Spiral, a step by step guide.
Activity Guides
Description and materials needed to succesfully provide hands-on learning experiences
Create your own BioTable entry
Nature 60-90 min
Learn how to get in nature and identify organisms for creating your own biotable.
Scavenger Hunt
Nature 60-90 min
Get ready to see nature through different eyes, ideal activity to perform outdoors with a group or by yourself.
Pinecone workshop
Classroom 60 min
Test your hands on skills while learning through the physical properties of the pinecone.
Blindfold game
NatureClassroom 30-45 min
Activity to put our 5 senses into practice and learn about the different functions that an organic element fulfill.
Design Workshop
Classroom 8 hours
Face a biomimicry design challenge with a practical case.
Blindfold game V2
NatureClassroom 30-45 min
Activity to explore natural organisms through non-visual senses and connect their characteristics with potential biological functions.
Detailed Observation
NatureClassroom 25-30 min
Activity to practice detailed observation of nature’s forms and discover how their functions can inspire design solutions.
Photo-Biomimicry Walk
Nature 30-45 min
See the world through a new lens, not by looking harder, but by looking closer.
Case Studies
Luxbio
Developing light-based systems inspired by natural sunlight to support healing and well-being indoors.
Fusion Bionic
Creating laser-textured surfaces that mimic natural microstructures for self-cleaning and anti-bacterial effects.
MycoWorks
Producing durable, leather-like materials from mycelium, inspired by the strength of fungal networks.
Sharklet
Designing surfaces modeled after shark skin to reduce bacterial growth without using chemicals.
Soliome
Developing UV-protective materials inspired by nature’s light-filtering mechanisms.
Sparxell
Creating vibrant, biodegradable colors using plant-based materials, inspired by structural colors in nature.
Velcro
Inventing the hook-and-loop fastener by mimicking how burrs stick to fur, an iconic biomimicry innovation.
Templates
Templates for educational material creation
Creating a biomimicry powerpoint presentation
General guidelines to create a powerpoint presentation using the branding of this project.
Creating a worksheet for biomimicry activities
Template to describe your own biomimicry activity, useful to share it with your peers or students for a better understanding of the procedure.
Submit a case study entry + description of 7 examples
List of information needed involving a biomimicry business case study, followed with a detailed description of the 7 case studies included in the ‘biomimicry introduction’ powerpoint.