Week+6

Lab # 6 Look over examples of her biomimetic principles applied to products in the slideshow located at [] and write a short, one paragraph synopsis for each of your three favourite product designs. Describe why you like the design in your responses. Echolocation (Sonar-enabled cane)

One of the more creative biomimicry designs is Echolocation, which enables the vision-impaired to foresee what’s ahead on the street. This would be an innovative design as I would personally like to see this on our streets. I have seen many vision-impaired people bump into objects which could at times cause injury. Echolocation would allow them to sense what’s ahead of the path. It uses a technology much similar to Bats navigating in the dark, the sound waves from the cane allows the user to avoid collisions.

Leaving No Trace (Self-Cleaning paint) Self-Cleaning paint is one of the more unique designs in Biomimicry. The design/product is from the German company Sto, has created pathways to a greener environment. The self-cleaning paint repels dirt and filth uses the creative concept of the Lotus. Much like how the lotus repels water from its leaves. There is no need to wash away dirt from your wall with toxic detergents anymore with this unique concept. Our walls will never look any cleaner with this idea.

Avian Elements (High-Speed Train) Japan's 500 Series Shinkansen bullet train is one of the more mind boggling concepts around. With the top speed of 200mph, it’s one of the fastest trains in the world. Even at the top speed of 200mph the train runs quietly because of its emulation of design from the bird owl. The front of the train is designed from the bird kingfisher’s beak. An environmentally friendly design, this trains looks like the trendsetter for the future train designs. Personally, I take the subway everyday to school and would love to see this invention similar to this in Toronto. Our Subway creates way too much pollution and doesn’t go at the top speed of its competitors in other countries.