The Design Council is looking to nature…

Here’s their latest newsletter:

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The wonderful world of biodesign Ventilation inspired by bee hives, sequins grown from cellulose and paint that absorbs pollution. It has become increasingly part of practice, but what really is biodesign?It can mean designing with natural materials or emulating what we see in the natural world, creating a relationship between living organisms and the design process. READ OUR GUIDE ON BIODESIGN

Architecture: conserving and growing with nature From our Design for Planet Festival last October, watch Deborah Nagan lead a conversation between award-winning architect, Sarah Wigglesworth and biomaterialist, Dr Ehab Sayed on how buildings can grow and regenerate resources and energy. WATCH THE SESSION

Growing a Glastonbury stage from mushrooms We spoke to Simon Carroll from Temple studio about their mycelium-grown pavilion, which was at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival, about how they are challenging the creative industry to think about the sustainability of future festivals. READ THE STORY

More from biodesign

“Beef rice” grown from cell cultures Scientists in South Korea have invented a new sustainable, high-protein food source by growing cow cells in grains of rice. FIND OUT MORE World’s first biodesign-native lifestyle brand Normal Phenomena of Life creates beautiful products groundbreaking biotechnologies. FIND OUT MORE

From the world of design

Rewilding whilst you run A student has designed a 3D printed shoe that mimics natural animal rewilding by catching seeds and debris and redistributing it. FIND OUT MORE Creating a nature-rich UK A new report from Zero Hour demonstrates how to create a better economy, remove carbon and transform our food systems. READ REPORT Become a D&TA Trustee Play a key role in shaping the UK’s design and technology education landscape, fostering creativity and critical skills in young minds. APPLY NOW

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