Abstract
Biodesign combines knowledge of Biology with Design, works with living organisms and organic matter in its practice, and has a strong ecological concern. Although, most of the time, it is carried out within laboratories and independent of a territorial context, there are recent approaches called “Situated Biodesign” or “Bioregional” that relate Biodesign to specific regions. This study investigates this relationship with locality through two case studies: in Chile and France. The main objective is to bring evidence about projects that work with Biodesign in situated contexts, understanding its implications. As a result, in addition to providing consistent references on this type of practice, the study reveals that by connecting to the territory, Biodesign strengthens its ecological relationships and facilitates the material autonomy of the places.
Presenters
Andrea BandoniPhD Researcher, Product Design, University of Lisbon, Fine Arts Faculty, Brazil
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Thinking, Learning, Doing: Plural Ways of Design
KEYWORDS
Biodesign; Biomaterials; Territory; Bioregional
