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TECHNOLOGY-PULL AND BIOLOGY-PUSH APPROACHES IN BIO-INSPIRED DESIGN - COMPARING RESULTS FROM EMPIRICAL STUDIES ON STUDENT TEAMS
Hashemi Farzaneh, H.; Helms, M. K.; Muenzberg, C.; Lindemann, U.
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Year:
2016
Editor:
Marjanovic Dorian, Storga Mario, Pavkovic Neven, Bojcetic Nenad, Skec Stanko
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DESIGN
Section:
DESIGN METHODS
Page(s):
231-240
Abstract:
Bio-inspired design focusses on analogical transfer from the large pool of biological solutions to develop innovative products. Different approaches to bio-inspired design exist, namely the technology-pull or problem-driven approach and the biology-push or solution-driven approach. The two approaches have only been compared in few empirical studies with design teams. In this work, we analyse a technology-pull and a biology-push team’s procedure throughout the design project. The results are compared to past studies and provide starting points for better supporting bio-inspired design .
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