Leaders in the Global Biomimicry Movement

We have partnered with the City of San Diego and local universities to become the world’s first biomimicry hub.

Biomimicry in Action

Read all about innovations that have been inspired by nature.

Student Posters

This year, San Diego Zoo Global partnered with Design Institute of San Diego, NewSchool of Architecture and Design, and Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in an entirely student-based, bio-inspired poster project. These members of the design community show that it is not necessary to be a scientist or engineer to practice biological inspiration. Thank you to the students and faculty for their participation in this project and their help in bringing the 2011 Biomimicry Conference to life.

DESIGN INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO
Posters from DISD feature innovations inspired by three unique Zoo animals—the elephant, the weaver finch, and the tailless whip scorpion—displayed in a “movie poster” format.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
Posters from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University feature notable innovations from leaders in biomimicry and sustainability.

NEWSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Posters from NewSchool feature case studies of bio-inspired architecture and are displayed in a special order following the “evolution” of bioinspiration in architecture from simple mimicking of form to complex implementation of natural function.

EASELS
The easels displaying these posters were designed and built by NewSchool of Architecture and Design. Each easel is made of environmentally conscious plywood and is comprised of multiple interlocking parts, negating the use of unsustainable glues or fasteners. The design uses minimal material while maximizing strength and stability.