From Human Factors to Bionics

Bio-Design

Definition

Ergonomics / Human Factors an applied science concerned with the characteristics of

people that need to be considered in designing things that they use in order that people and things will interact most effectively and safely, called also human engineering, human factors engineering

Bionics The science of biological functions and mechanisms as a

nalogous to electronics, using knowledge of human and other animal systems to devise improvements in various machines, especially computers.

Human Factors

Ergonomics / Human Factors

Human-factor is more than ergonomicsPhysical human-factor (ergonomics) make

products safer, more comfortableCognitive human-factors – make products

easier to use, make less mistakesPsychological human-factors – make the

use less awkward, more enjoyableExtensive observation and experiment is

needed, costly but valuable

Physical Human Factors

Vistalab Ergonomic Pipette by Frog Design

OXO angled measuring cup

Universal Design

OXO Goodgrip Peeler

U-Wing by Tripod DesignHandy Birdy by Tripod Design

Physical Human Factors (Universal Design)

Caterpillar control steering by IDEO

Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) for F-35 by VSI

MARATHON CARPET EXTRACTOR

Cognitive Human Factors

Microsoft Media Player by Frog Design

Apple laptop docking system by IDEOOXO leave in meat thermometer

Bionics

Bionics

Bionics is the application of methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology

It is a creativity technique that tries to use biological prototypes to get ideas for engineering solutions. This approach is motivated by the fact that biological organisms and their organs have been well optimized by evolution

Examples of bionics in engineering include the hulls of boats imitating the thick skin of dolphins; sonar, radar, and medical ultrasound imaging imitating the echolocation of bats; and the arch imitating the spinal column

I'm only a translator of nature...

Luigi Colani

Luigi Colani and Bio-Design

Adapted from: http://www.colani.ch/frame.htm

Mechanical SLR Camera

Canon F-1, 1984

Colani’s Concept Camera

Canon camera concept by Luigi Colani 1986

Adapted from: http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/design/kikaku/t90/index.html

Contemporary Design

Canon T90, 1986 Canon EOS300X, 2004 Leica V-LUX 1, 2006

Ross Lovegrove and Organic Design

Adapted from: Supernatural – The Work of Ross Lovegrove ISBN0714843679

Ceramic Sculptures by Miwa Koizumi

World 2 by Miwa Koizumi

A design may be called organic when there is an harmonious connection of the parts within the whole,

according to structure, material and purpose. Within this definition, there can be no vain ornamentation or

superfluity, but the part of beauty is none the less great

Eliot Noyes

Iconic Forms

Real Creatures

Imaginative Creatures

Iconographic Decoration

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