BioInspired! So What? Now What!

In the last 20 years or so biology has emerged as a practical source of design concepts at all levels. Some of the ideas are reflections of pre-existing ideas from engineering, although biology can open up novel applications and sophistications, and some are totally novel in concept. There are also some horror stories of misunderstanding of principles and history. The lecture will start by involving you in a simple method to encourage creative and original thought and present a number of case histories taken from engineering, textiles, robotic medical devices, architecture and design.  

Talk commences at 7.00 pm. Light refreshments served from 6.30 pm.

Venue: Atkins ltd. RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby DE24 8UP. The talk will be hosted in the Gibson Room.  Google link to a map centred on the entrance to the building that contains the Gibson Room http://goo.gl/maps/b9IgK . The RTC park has its own website for further details http://www.rtcbusinesspark.co.uk/

Thanks to Glenn Miles for the pointer!