Marisa Morby: How to Design Products with Nature in Mind

Links- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters- Marisa on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marisamorby.com- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_- Tejas on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tej.asSummaryIn this conversation, we explore the profound relationship between design and nature: how nature serves as the ultimate inspiration for design, emphasizing that design is fundamentally about functionality. Marisa shares insights on how natural systems can inform technology and urban planning, and we digve into the concept of user interfaces in nature. The discussion also touches on the distinction between design and artistic expression, advocating for a deeper understanding of both in the context of modern technology and architecture.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:13 Understanding Design Through Nature13:20 The Connection Between Nature and Technology23:06 User Interfaces Inspired by Nature33:13 Design vs. Artistic Expression35:23 The Intersection of Design and Business38:31 Artistic Expression in Business41:50 Empathy and Connection in Branding45:18 The Importance of Presentation in Job Applications52:39 Understanding Gestalt Principles in Design01:01:38 Progressive Disclosure: A Key to User Experience01:04:18 Defining Problems and Understanding Users01:08:25 Exploring Biophilic Design in Engineering01:08:45 Exploring Biophilic Design01:15:09 Integrating Nature into Software Design01:21:05 Understanding the Law of Proximity in UI Design01:23:57 Making the Business Case for Design Principles01:31:44 Human-Centered Design and Urban Sustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.