{"title":"Veronika Kapsali","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the innovative world of biomimicry with Veronika Kapsali, a pioneering author who seamlessly blends the realms of design, arts, and technology. Her works offer a unique insight into how nature inspires and informs cutting-edge design concepts. Through books like \u003cem\u003eBiomimetics for Designers\u003c\/em\u003e, Kapsali delves into the principles of biomimetics, illustrating how natural solutions can address complex human challenges in creative fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKapsali's passion for fusing creativity with practicality makes her an essential read for anyone interested in the crossroads of arts and culture with scientific innovation. Whether you're a designer seeking fresh ideas or a curious reader fascinated by nature's influence on technology, her books provide enlightening and accessible content that broadens your understanding of biomimetic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Veronika Kapsali's collection to discover how the elegance of natural processes is reshaping the future of design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"biomimetics-for-designers-by-veronika-kapsali-9780500296387","title":"Biomimetics for Designers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomimetics - imitating life's natural processes - is one of the hottest areas of design research and inspiration. The natural world contains infinite examples of how to achieve complex behaviours and applications by using simple materials in a clever way, as all organisms make use of limited raw materials to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the popular imagination, the best-known example is the microscopic 'hook' on burrs that led to the development of Velcro, but there are many more applications, from kingfisher beaks inspiring the shape of bullet trains to shark skin being used as a model for advanced swimsuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBiomimetics for Designers\u003c\/em\u003e presents many examples, showing each natural phenomenon alongside its application, with an accessible explanation of the biology and the story of the design. While most are concrete examples that have already been developed, others point the way to what might be possible for an enterprising designer, providing a starting point for creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely overview is the perfect introduction for designers of all disciplines, and a reminder that inspiration may be just down the garden path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 439 illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362525102316,"sku":"9780500296387","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2784733482366.jpg?v=1772887945"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/veronika-kapsali.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}