Project Summary

The constant evolution and advancement of the world have introduced many new manufactured technologies. Still, there needs to be more depth in the research field of natural intelligence and the possible benefits it holds to improve our everyday processes. This study represents exploring a perspective and design method inspired by natural behaviour and the capacity of intelligence sourced by a natural species. I use the double diamond methodology to navigate through a journey of discovering and understanding the medium of the single-celled organism 'Physarum Polycephalum' and how its natural intelligence can influence the design of natural space. This study is more explorative and aims to increase awareness and inspiration about the topic.

Objective

The objective of this project is to create evidence of the implementation of a use case of natural organisms within processes in an inspiring way. I will produce a step-by-step process evaluation of the specific performance of natural intelligence to raise awareness and present a possible scenario where species can collaborate with humans to evolve and encourage growth within the field of collaboration. This project strives to redesign the layout of a local green space called 'The Auckland Domain' using the natural intelligence provided by the single-cell organism 'Physarum Polycephalum.' This project aims to encourage collaboration and provide examples of what a future green space designed and inspired by natural intelligence might look like. Proving the usefulness and providing awareness is of utmost importance for the main value-bringing areas and outcomes of the outputs.

Scheme

1. Redesign the layout of The Auckland Domain using the means of natural intelligence from Physarum Polycephalum.
2. Apply findings to a scaled model of the location.
3. Apply plasmodium findings to inspire what a park designed in a natural lens might look like.

Results