How do we grow a biodesigner? Inspire them with nature and encourage them to be dreamers and storytellers

In cultivating the development of biodesigners, program developers of the Biomimicry Institute have drawn inspiration from the natural world, leveraging millennia of evolutionary strategies and ecological relationships. Essential to their process is the immersion of diverse and multidisciplinary individuals and teams in untamed environments, prioritizing relational dynamics over task-oriented approaches, and facilitating diverse experiences. Institute staff report this approach fosters a community where creativity thrives and innovation is realized.