A Bi-Directional Method for Bionic Design with Examples

Abstract

A Bi-Directional Method for Bionic Design with Examples http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/53417 7 concepts based on natural models, following the guidelines and principles obtained in the analysis steps of the biological solution " and of the problem definition " . The following step is concerned with creative application of the principles and concepts generated. . . . Step C -Generation of conceptsFor generation of ideas, designers must consider the factors that influence the effectiveness of the natural form in the solution, the factors that influence the effectiveness of the function, the effectiveness of organization or the effectiveness of communication in accordance with the objectives of the project in question , trying to incorporate them as similarly and as faithfully as possible in the design process."s a result of this stage, sketches and D models either obtained by computer modelling and, or physical models of the concepts developed are expected. In these concepts, besides details considering all technical and functional principles identified, analogous to the biological model, environmental aspects such as life-cycle analysis, raw material, energy and waste generated both in the manufacturing and the life of the product , the manufacturing procedures, recyclability, reuse and biodegradation after the life of the product, and aspects of packaging and transportation thereof Kindlein et al.should also be understood.Moreover, in this respect Nature is assumed as the protagonist and source of inspiration, whether by requiring attention to ecological aspects of the project or by focusing on the availability of natural recyclable, reusable, renewable and biodegradable materials, which should also be considered at this stage."s a result of the process of generating concepts one may obtain a set of alternative concepts, which perhaps are not all equally suitable as a proposed solution. In these cases it is desirable to perform an intermediate stage of evaluation of the multiple concepts, according to a structured approach, such as that proposed by Ulrich and Eppinger ."fter selection by formal assessment of the designed concepts it is essential to validate these against the requirements and goals set for the solution. . . . Step C -ValidationThe validation step of this method is the process where the final concepts face the needs and requirements of the problem and where the gains brought about by bionics are assessed against a conventional solution of the project."ccordingly, and based on the results, the information and the models obtained in the previous step enable the designer to link the specific requirements and objectives of the project with five goals to achieve or as many as applicable set out in this work and provided as guidelines for the corresponding validation process, shown in Table . Advances in Industrial Design Engineering 8 Goals to achieveValidation process for specific purposes Innovation of paradigm for performance features -Conceptual analytical and illustrative images to prove the change.-Th...

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“…Carlos A. M. Versos and Denis A. Coelho propose a Bidirectional bionic design method [3,4] where two possible starting guidelines were considered: guidance in the direction from the bionic solution to the design problem and guidance in the direction of the design problem to the bionic solution. The method proposes a series of steps in the design process which could be practised in one of the two alternative orientations considered for the bionic design process.…”