Summer Biomimicry Course

About the MA Program

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We’re excited to announce that we’ll be offering a 10-week course, Introduction to Biomimicry, this summer. It will be taught by new MASD faculty, Tim McGee, co-founder of LikoLab.

Course description

In this course students learn how to abstract functional strategies from nature to apply to the process of innovative design. This project-oriented studio course covers core biological principles, astounds students with the wealth of design solutions available in nature, and provides numerous case studies of innovative designs inspired by natural models. Overall, this course provides powerful metaphors and methods for looking to nature as model, mentor, and measure in our designs.

  • NOTE: this is a non-credit version of Biomimetic Design, a 3-credit Sustainable Design course.
  • Runs June 1-August 7.
  • Only 18 spaces available.
  • Must register by May 27.
  • Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Save 10% by using this coupon code: MOOC15
  • Register today!
  • Questions? Contact MCAD Continuing Education at [email protected] or call 612.874.3765.

Learn more about Tim

Timothy R. McGee (MS / University of California Santa Barbara) is chief biologist and designer at LikoLab, a biology and design firm in Seattle, that learns from nature, and makes things. LikoLab explores the interface between biology and design helping organizations confront both the human and scientific challenges of emerging technology. Tim’s work spans broad challenges from developing new ways to manufacture materials to enabling cities to build resilient systems for growth and development. Tim is also co-founder of Biomimicry New England, a non-profit that works to establish nature and natural systems as an important resource for education and innovation in New England. When not in the studio Tim is often with his family hunting the woods for edible mushrooms, fiddling with camera equipment, or dipping his toes in the ocean. Tim is based in Washington State.

MCAD also offers a master of arts in Sustainable Design degree geared towards busy working professionals who want to change the world for the better. Learn more today

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