{"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\/products\/biomimetics-for-designers-by-veronika-kapsali-9780500296387","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}