Bioinspired Furniture Projects: Fly Chair and Farfalla Table

Bionics is a research and development activity that involves applying a characteristic of a natural element to a project, which can be structural, functional, or aesthetic. Essentially, it is based on interpreting the natural attribute, analyzing how it produces the desired effect, and applying it to solve a problem. However, sophisticated equipment is not necessarily required, which could limit its implementation in educational centers. This article aims to present two case studies of furniture, using a simplified methodology for teaching bionics, demonstrating that simpler methods can also contribute to the development of bio-inspired projects. In addition to a brief introduction to bionics, two design practices are presented, followed by a methodology. The case studies, Fly Chair and Farfalla Table, were developed with analyses and observations under a transmitted light microscope, highlighting that innovative design practices can be pursued through creative processes and the integration of different areas of expertise.