Virtual Microscopy – Nature Experience Radical Design (NERD) Jam

Abstract This article proposes using microscopy for nature-inspired design in the early stage of “fuzzy front end” radical innovation and sustainable technology, where it would have a high positive or impact. To give taste what is possible, live virtual Nature Experience Radical Design (NERD) Jam was created. Instead starting with problem, designers, biologists, engineers, microscopists, curious people were invited to begin solution. By observing empathizing nature, both its element under microscope, reveals unique structural adaptations possible unknown strategies mechanisms when exploring nature as series successful devices particular environmental contexts. looking at on multiple scales, one can discover models solutions human challenges.