biomimetics, biomimicry, bionics, biomorphism & bioinpiration are terms referring to the emulation of design models, forms & orocesses from biological organisms & natural systems to generate alternative solutions to design problems.
Brief:
Your task is to develop a bioinspired domestic storage system by asking "what would nature do here?"
-focus on storage of food, clothing, books etc.
-learn from the storage systems in local plants, animals & ecosystems.
-incorporate bio-inspired design techniques in your design process.
I decided to do a laundry basket for kids which is based on a pelican -their large pouched bill/peak, (the Australian pelican's bill is the longest of any bird) the expandable bill reminded me of being able to store things when needed and expand to its maximum capacity.
I am thinking of using nylon as my main material for the laundering basket (the shape of a bill)
properties are:
- High resistance to insects, fungi, animals, as well as molds, mildew, rot and many chemicals,
- High elongation
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Highly resilient
- durability
other materials:
- polyester boning to support the rim of the basket (acts as a frame)
- felt + cotton stuffing + plastic googly eyes (head of the pelican)
- cotton? as the webbed feet
qualities of the pelican laundry basket:
- able to hang on a wall to save floor space
- easy to fold and put away when not in use
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