Many of our design elements reflect patterns found in nature: skylights, our sketchbooks, healing gardens. Some design elements, when framed at a certain scale, reveal patterns: planters, ceilings, curtainwalls–creating a tactile, layered environment.
What inspires? An archipelago found in a nearby river, a waterfall wall echoes a theme of healing with nature, sustainable wood, aerial agricultural photography. Patterns are everywhere – to inspire and be reinterpreted. All of these design elements have a graphic quality that elevates the seemingly simple to something interesting and abstract.
I find it most interesting to see where inspirational images come from and how they are re-mixed, revealed, reinterpreted. Check out a few from artist Jill Malek (via Design*Sponge) who has been hand-screening wall coverings inspired by patterns of nature and everyday images.
What other design disciplines have you seen reflect or reveal patterns in nature?
“You have to do a really good job to do what society needs. That’s something that is worth it.”
Payette’s Jim Collins reflects on the importance of architecture in creating spaces for future generations to enjoy.
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