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MA Biodesign
Central Saint Martins, London, United Kingdom
# 2QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
20,505 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Biodesign is an emerging discipline. Despite a growing number of publications and exhibitions, there is no universal definition of biodesign as such. Other terminologies exist, such as biophilic design, bio-integrated design, biomimetic design and bio-informed design. While they vary in definition, they all relate to a similar principle: that we can learn from nature to create more sustainable ways of living. The MA Biodesign at Central Saint Martins specifically understands biodesign as a means to incorporate the inherent life-conducive principles of biological living systems into design processes – to transition into a more holistic, sustainable future.
MA Biodesign explores bio-informed design strategies as a driver for sustainable innovation. You will articulate alternative and new innovative design propositions for the emerging bio-circular economy. Through this work, you will redefine the use of energy, water, air, waste and materials. The course proposes questions such as:
- How can we collaborate with living systems to prototype new sustainable materials?
- How can we incorporate life-conducive values in the design process towards biocompatible solutions with surrounding ecosystems?
- How can we engineer biological systems in order to tackle contemporary challenges, such as urban resilience, human and environmental health?
- How can biodesign contribute to the circular economy?
- Can bio-computation simulate and model living systems towards energy and material efficiency?
The course will introduce designers from multidisciplinary design backgrounds to whole system thinking, biomimicry principles, biological systems, bio-computational design, digital and bio-fabrication techniques. You will apply these principles to designing new sustainable materials, products, services, systems and architectural propositions. There is a strong emphasis on ethical issues and on learning through making. Theoretical, global cultural and socio-environmental contexts will inform the development of your personal biodesign agenda.Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Biodesign is an emerging discipline. Despite a growing number of publications and exhibitions, there is no universal definition of biodesign as such. Other terminologies exist, such as biophilic design, bio-integrated design, biomimetic design and bio-informed design. While they vary in definition, they all relate to a similar principle: that we can learn from nature to create more sustainable ways of living. The MA Biodesign at Central Saint Martins specifically understands biodesign as a means to incorporate the inherent life-conducive principles of biological living systems into design processes – to transition into a more holistic, sustainable future.
MA Biodesign explores bio-informed design strategies as a driver for sustainable innovation. You will articulate alternative and new innovative design propositions for the emerging bio-circular economy. Through this work, you will redefine the use of energy, water, air, waste and materials. The course proposes questions such as:
- How can we collaborate with living systems to prototype new sustainable materials?
- How can we incorporate life-conducive values in the design process towards biocompatible solutions with surrounding ecosystems?
- How can we engineer biological systems in order to tackle contemporary challenges, such as urban resilience, human and environmental health?
- How can biodesign contribute to the circular economy?
- Can bio-computation simulate and model living systems towards energy and material efficiency?
The course will introduce designers from multidisciplinary design backgrounds to whole system thinking, biomimicry principles, biological systems, bio-computational design, digital and bio-fabrication techniques. You will apply these principles to designing new sustainable materials, products, services, systems and architectural propositions. There is a strong emphasis on ethical issues and on learning through making. Theoretical, global cultural and socio-environmental contexts will inform the development of your personal biodesign agenda.Admission requirements
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Undergraduate
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
And normally at least one year of professional experience.
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