Biomimetic Headwear

Intro to Studio

Kardelen Cici

Biomimetic

Headwear

Summer 2 I 2024

Are you intrigued by nature's complex designs and the adaptations of creatures in diverse environments? If you're excited about merging biology with technology for innovative design, this studio is for you! 

Choose from one of seven natural environments—coral reefs, rainforests, deserts, arctic tundra, mountains, oceans, and caves—and delve into the life forms there. Create a mood board and collage, then brainstorm and sketch abstract head wear designs inspired by these creatures.

 You'll sktech, prototype with cardboard, learn 2D and 3D modeling in Rhino, and finally render your design against a themed collage with a mannequin. 

This studio will challenge your design skills and expand your appreciation for nature's genius in practical, aesthetic applications.

Skills acquired 

  • Lo-Fi Prototyping
  • Basic Design 
  • Storytelling
  • Industrial Design Sketching
  • Mechanic
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Prototyping
  • Design Principles

Final Deliverables

1st Day

  * A4 sized  2-3 Moodboard which is choicen conceptually with harmoniosly integerets elements of the ecosystem.                                         

  * A3 sized collage poster that reflects a selected natural ecosystem.

2nd Day

* A3 sized biomimetic wear design sketch ( with well described justification)
* Lo-fi Prototyping ( Corrugated and wire metals)

3rd Day

* Improved lo-fi prototype

* 3D Rhino Model

4th Day

* Hi-fi Prototype as 3D Model shaded version
* Rendered version of 3D Model with white background
* 3D Model Render and Concept Collage should combined as A3 size poster