Designs are increasingly inspired by nature in novel and unique ways — inspiring not only architectural buildings, but also the objects within them. “Science inspired designs” are sparking some very innovative and practical solutions. Mathieu Lehanneur is just such a designer who, in the video at the bottom of this post, discusses some of his intriguing design ideas and projects.

Deeply inspired by science and investigations about human beings, including both the way they work and feel, Mathieu Lehanneur looks at issues like noise, living objects for medical treatments, air quality and healthy living.

Lehanneur’s Take on “Living Objects”

For example, in his “living objects” project, Lehanneur uses inspiration from an onion, utilizing its layer structure to help patients visualize their treatment, its duration, and what motivates them. Such “living object” projects are great for individuals, and especially children because they increase the relationship and dependency between the patient and their treatment. Thus, ensuring that they will complete their treatment and have longer-term healing and health benefits.

A “Brain-Stimulating” Office

The brain stimulating office is an interesting approach to the mind-body problem. This common “problem” is a place where architects and designers strive to create balanced environments that are good for occupants by tapping into many of their senses. Although not everything in his design may be the most obvious now, it is still nice to see the innovative integration between a significant amount of nature, new body (physical) activities within the space and new ways of working to ensure efficiency and healthy productivity.

It is important to keep dreaming up such future visions.

You Can Do The Same With Your Work

Again, it is refreshing to see a designer such as Lehanneur, going beyond oversimplifications regarding how users experience design. This is where science excels, in helping us to understand better why human beings are the way they are. Designers stand in prime position to really take advantage of this type of information.

Simply watch the video below to watch Mathieu Lehanneur’s presentation where you will see more prototypes, inspirations and theories as relating to this designer’s projects.

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