Nature by Design: People, Natural Process, and Ecological Restoration (The MIT Press)

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Reducing the volume of text on buttons means substituting it with icons. But how universal are the icons? Are you 100% confident your mute icon is unambiguous and won’t mean radar to some? The Floppy Disk “Save” Icon is starting to lose a whole generation of people who have never seen one in real life. Next, we ideate. This is where we gather research and ideas from Nature itself. As we think about and design strategies, Nature should be the prime inspiration. Re)Connect: The idea that we humans are part of Nature, and that by using biomimicry to influence design, we are re-connecting with our natural world.

Pupils learn better in natural light, patients recuperate faster and with less medication when they can see nature, and there is evidence that it improves productivity, creativity and engagement in offices. Biophilic design is an evidence-based approach and one that far too few architects and designers know of or learn about when studying.” This is about having a direct connection to real forms of nature – plants, trees, water, fresh air, gentle motion, animals and even weather. It could be argued that biophilic design is a subsection of human-centred design. But I actually see it as an overarching umbrella, much more important than just being a subsection. With this design approach, there are not only physical but also psychological benefits. If you walk into a building and see a profusion of plants and greenery, you’ll get an immediate visual sense: that if plants can survive here, maybe I can! And like the plants, I will thrive and flourish.” Bombarded with noiseFor too long, we have taken an approach that design is about expressing the corporate identity, be that power, wealth, status or scale. But biophilic design has a much more intrinsic approach. It aims to help people to be in the best possible state to undertake the tasks requested of them – be that happy, calm, relaxed, creative, communicative or productive – to help them focus and to deliver on their tasks.” Both physical and psychological effects As in any design process, expect many rounds of testing. In that case, return to step 3 – the ideation phase, and start again by re-visiting the design strategies. Using Nature Inspired Design to Solve Problems

Most web processes have designated patterns that people recognize and expect. At the same time, with a variety of devices and screen media, it’s extremely challenging to maintain the same behavior with a lesser estate. This means we have to divide certain processes into comprehensible bits while mapping the entire progress. In conjunction with Cornwall Councillors, Falmouth Town Council and local communities the following areas were chosen to receive enhancements: Take a look at the report, dig into the recommendations and let us know what you think 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCMNd8HWTo reach more people, your expertise has to spread thin and let emotions onboard users. The visual design drives emotion. I would support the notion that people are drawn to "design inspired by nature". We have to consider what "inspired by nature" means. The notion that chrome furniture is somehow "unnatural", common among us natural builder types, in my view is diminution of nature, which manifests in amazing splendor. Look for instance, at these unaltered photographs of water: http://www.naturebeingart.org/galleries/water/ Emulate: Doing research and learning from Nature to create better and more sustainable design for society. The result is a triumphant marriage of visuals and functionality, offering users the minimum of intrusion on the therapeutical experience but providing the maximum help on their journey.