Design Beyond the Environmental Pillar: Potential Contributions of Biomimicry to Social Design

Biomimicry is a fascinating approach that seeks inspiration from nature to solve human problems and create sustainable solutions. It is based on the idea that nature, over billions of years of evolution, has developed effective solutions for a wide range of challenges, and we can learn from these efficient designs. Meanwhile, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory that describes human needs in a hierarchy, from basic needs to self-actualization needs. In this chapter, we will explore how biomimicry and Maslow’s theory can intersect, providing an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable innovation.