According to TED.com : “In this inspiring talk about recent developments in biomimicry, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the products and systems we build.”
“A self-proclaimed nature nerd, Janine Benyus’ concept of biomimicry has galvanized scientists, architects, designers and engineers into exploring new ways in which nature’s successes can inspire humanity. “
“In the world envisioned by science author Janine Benyus, a locust’s ability to avoid collision within a roiling cloud of its brethren informs the design of a crash-resistant car; a self-cleaning leaf inspires a new kind of paint, one that dries in a pattern that enables simple rainwater to wash away dirt; and organisms capable of living without water open the way for vaccines that maintain potency even without refrigeration — a hurdle that can prevent life-saving drugs from reaching disease-torn communities. Most important, these cool tools from nature pull off their tricks while still managing to preserve the environment that sustains them, a life-or-death lesson that humankind is in need of learning.”
“As a champion of biomimicry, Benyus has become one of the most important voices in a new wave of designers and engineers inspired by nature. Her most recent project, AskNature, explores what happens if we think of nature by function and looks at what organisms can teach us about design.”
Biomimicry’s surprising lessons from nature’s engineers
For those of you not familiar with TED Talks here is a brief summery from www.ted.com: “TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with two annual conferences — the TED Conference in Long Beach and Palm Springs each spring, and the TEDGlobal conference in Oxford UK each summer — TED includes the award-winning TEDTalks video site, the Open Translation Project and Open TV Project, the inspiring TED Fellows and TEDx programs, and the annual TED Prize”
Batik Mandala Tapestry by Natasha Rose is today’s tutorial. Here is what Natasha says about this video:
“In today’s tutorial I’ll be showing you how to make a mandala tapestry – inspired by the ones you see on Pinterest and in Urban Outfitters! Mandalas are something that I love to draw in my spare time, they’re more than just a “pretty design”- to me its something incredibly calming, and almost meditative to draw 🙂 This video involves a RIDICULOUSLY easy fake batik resist method with flour paste, which anyone can do. Hope you enjoy! ”
DIY Batik Mandala Tapestry by Natasha Rose
Here is what Natasha says about her work:
“Hey! I´m Tash and I make weekly DIY and lifestyle videos. My tagline is “creating a beautiful life”; to me that means an inner and outer process, of living intentionally and consciously, cultivating new perspectives, organisation, making beautiful things, and living proactively instead of reactively.”
“I hope my videos encourage you to create things that make you happy, and to design a lifestyle that is intentional, wholesome, and that brings you joy. Where to begin? Check out my playlists, and pick a category. :)”
“My second channel has extra content that doesn’t fit the niche of this channel – its called morenatasharose http://www.youtube.com/morenatasharose”
For collaborations, or business inquiries, email natashar0se(at)aol.com
According to TED.com : “What should a community do with its unused land? Plant food, of course. With energy and humor, Pam Warhurst tells at the TEDSalon the story of how she and a growing team of volunteers came together to turn plots of unused land into communal vegetable gardens, and to change the narrative of food in their community.”
“Pam Warhurst is the Chair of the Board of the Forestry Commission, which advises on and implements forestry policy in Great Britain. She also cofounded Incredible Edible Todmorden, a local food partnership that encourages community engagement through local growing. Incredible Edible started small, with the planting of a few community herb gardens in Todmorden, and today has spin-offs in the U.S. and Japan. The community has started projects like Every Egg Matters, which educates people on keeping chickens and encourages them to sell eggs to neighbors, and uses a ‘Chicken Map’ to connect consumers and farmers. Incredible Edible Todmorden empowers ordinary people to take control of their communities through active civic engagement. “
Pam Warhurst: How we can eat our landscapes
For those of you not familiar with TED Talks here is a brief summery from www.ted.com: “TED is a small nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with two annual conferences — the TED Conference in Long Beach and Palm Springs each spring, and the TEDGlobal conference in Oxford UK each summer — TED includes the award-winning TEDTalks video site, the Open Translation Project and Open TV Project, the inspiring TED Fellows and TEDx programs, and the annual TED Prize”
According to TED.com : “In this inspiring talk about recent developments in biomimicry, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the products and systems we build.”