1. Nature inspiring Technology.
DESIGN CHALLENGE
LESSON 5/5
Nature inspiring Technology.
Within this lesson you will cover:
Re-cap previous lessons learning on biomimicry.
Respond to your design challenge in small groups under a strict time frame.
Share your idea through presenting to the class.

2. Over the past few lessons you have learnt: What biomimicry is
Objective - Learner will apply knowledge from previous lessons to complete the design challenge.
Biomimicry – Design Challenge
Over the past few lessons you have learnt:
What biomimicry is
Creative design ideas using morphing
How biomimicry inspires textiles and pattern design in fabrics
How biomimicry inspires the shape and form of architecture

3. Objective - Learner will apply knowledge from previous lessons to complete the design challenge.
Biomimicry – Design Challenge
In small groups you have 35 minutes to choose an image from the provided mood board and using the provided materials create a model for a new piece of furniture.
DESIGN CHALLENGE
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Scissors, cello tape, glue, card, art straws, cardboard, foam board, blue foam, glue & craft knives.

4. Objective - Learner will apply knowledge from previous lessons to complete the design challenge.
Biomimicry – Design Challenge
In small groups you have 35 minutes to choose an image from the provided mood board and using the provided materials create a model for a new piece of furniture. The image NEEDS to INSPIRE your idea.
DESIGN CHALLENGE

5. Mood board – can be printed for groups to review prior to quickly modelling

6. LETS REVIEW YOUR MODELS.
Objective - Learner will apply knowledge from previous lessons to complete the design challenge.
Biomimicry – Design Challenge
LETS REVIEW YOUR MODELS.
DESIGN CHALLENGE
You have 30 SECONDS to pitch and sell your furniture model design, explaining the image resource which inspired it.
Thumbs UP & DOWN if you feel they have achieved the brief. Be PREPARED to explain your reasoning.