Marisa Morby: How to Design Products with Nature in Mind

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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.as

Summary

In 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.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:13 Understanding Design Through Nature

13:20 The Connection Between Nature and Technology

23:06 User Interfaces Inspired by Nature

33:13 Design vs. Artistic Expression

35:23 The Intersection of Design and Business

38:31 Artistic Expression in Business

41:50 Empathy and Connection in Branding

45:18 The Importance of Presentation in Job Applications

52:39 Understanding Gestalt Principles in Design

01:01:38 Progressive Disclosure: A Key to User Experience

01:04:18 Defining Problems and Understanding Users

01:08:25 Exploring Biophilic Design in Engineering

01:08:45 Exploring Biophilic Design

01:15:09 Integrating Nature into Software Design

01:21:05 Understanding the Law of Proximity in UI Design

01:23:57 Making the Business Case for Design Principles

01:31:44 Human-Centered Design and Urban Sustainability

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