Keywords
furniture structures
biomimetric design
biommicry
form-finding processes
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Abstract
The current study investigates the intersection of biomimicry, a design approach inspired by nature, and artificial intelligence, a product of technological innovation. Biomimicry offers solutions by drawing from biological mechanisms to address design challenges, allowing designers to create efficient materials and solutions. Designers using this approach apply insights from studying organisms and natural processes, but conventional computer-aided design software is limited in translating complex biological forms into practical applications. Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported design tools, however, overcome these constraints and provide designers with greater creative freedom. Although studies have brought together the biomimicry approach and furniture design, few studies in English literature systematically analyze the impact of AI-supported software on biomimicry-based furniture design processes. The present research aims to highlight the significance of AI software in facilitating the creation of nature-inspired designs by making the design process more adaptable and innovative. Through a comparative analysis of furniture designs generated with various AI visualization tools, this research examines differences in material use, aesthetic quality, and incorporation of technological advancements. The findings reveal that furniture designs created with AI-supported tools demonstrate notable variations in terms of material efficiency, visual appeal, and representation of contemporary technological trends, emphasizing AI's pivotal role in advancing the field of biomimicry furniture design.
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