Biomimetic inspiration for designers in plsastics

摘要

The potential of biomimicry to borrow design elements from nature and help drive product innovation has been recognised for a long time. Velcro, the most famous example, was invented in 1948 by Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral who developed the hook and loop fastener by studying plant burrs that stuck to his clothes during a walk. But recently there has been growing interest in biomimetic (or bionic) solutions to design and engineering problems as the work of researchers has suggested applications for their concepts.