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Exploring the intersection of design and biology in today’s industry

Bert Vuylsteke (UGent) , Jan Detand (UGent) and Francesca Ostuzzi (UGent)
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This article examines the intersection of design and biology in today's industry. The study is divided into two stages, with the first stage exploring the terminology and definitions associated with the commonly used term 'biomaterial' through a comprehensive search and qualitative analysis. The results suggest the need to reconsider the labelling of materials, moving away from the generic term 'biomaterial' towards more specific descriptors such as 'biobased', 'biodegradable', or 'biomanufactured'. By enhancing the understanding and communication surrounding biological material streams, this study contributes to the field. Additionally, the study identifies that the focus lies more in the design process associated with these materials rather than their materiality alone, as exemplified by the four identified lenses: 'origin', 'production', 'use', and 'end-of-life'. This aligns with the concept of 'biodesign', which aims to reestablish a synergistic relationship between mankind and nature. This resulted in the suggestion of a new biodesign model comprised of these four lenses. The findings of the first stage prompted the initiation of the ongoing second stage, which aims to uncover the motives and design processes underlying biodesign practices by conducting extensive expert interviews and qualitative analysis. The ultimate objective is to identify the gaps that impede the professional implementation of biodesign in today's industry. The authors plan to publish the findings of this ongoing research in a future academic publication.
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Biodesign, Biomaterial, Industrial design, Biology, Industry

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Vuylsteke, Bert, et al. “Exploring the Intersection of Design and Biology in Today’s Industry.” IOP CONFERENCE SERIES-EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, vol. 1256, no. 1, IOP Publishing, 2023, doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1256/1/012004.
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Vuylsteke, B., Detand, J., & Ostuzzi, F. (2023). Exploring the intersection of design and biology in today’s industry. IOP CONFERENCE SERIES-EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, 1256(1). https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1256/1/012004
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Vuylsteke, Bert, Jan Detand, and Francesca Ostuzzi. 2023. “Exploring the Intersection of Design and Biology in Today’s Industry.” In IOP CONFERENCE SERIES-EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. Vol. 1256. IOP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1256/1/012004.
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Vuylsteke, Bert, Jan Detand, and Francesca Ostuzzi. 2023. “Exploring the Intersection of Design and Biology in Today’s Industry.” In IOP CONFERENCE SERIES-EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. Vol. 1256. IOP Publishing. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1256/1/012004.
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Vuylsteke B, Detand J, Ostuzzi F. Exploring the intersection of design and biology in today’s industry. In: IOP CONFERENCE SERIES-EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. IOP Publishing; 2023.
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B. Vuylsteke, J. Detand, and F. Ostuzzi, “Exploring the intersection of design and biology in today’s industry,” in IOP CONFERENCE SERIES-EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, Bandung, Indonesia, 2023, vol. 1256, no. 1.
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