The wonderous world of frogs is a treasure trove of inspiration. There is something utterly magical about the idea of changing skin texture or colour. Just look at the Moor Frogs (Rana arvalis) who turn blue in spring. Well, at least the males turn bright blue. They are usually reddish-brown like many other frogs. BlueContinueContinue reading “Celebrate Spring – Turn Blue for a Couple of Days”
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Biomimicry Journal – Bubble Froth Inspiration
What if you can use foam to protect yourself from germs? What would you look like? Foam-nesting frogs build meringue-like structures to protect their young even under the harshest conditions. The nests look delicate, but they are tough structures. These types of frogs can provide inspiration for lots of ideas. Creating a Biomimicry Journal isContinueContinue reading “Biomimicry Journal – Bubble Froth Inspiration”
Be Inspired by Frogs
Do you know why frogs have big eyes that bulge out? Or why frogs can walk upside down? Frog eyes are big and come in a stunning range of colours and patterns. Perhaps you have seen a frog resting in the water with only its eyes and nose above the surface. Frogs can protrude theirContinueContinue reading “Be Inspired by Frogs”
Interesting eyes! – Biomimicry for Young Children
Eyes! Geckos with zig-zagged pupils. Chameleons that can look in two directions at the same time. And frogs that can see above the surface while they are underwater! Eyes are a great topic to explore when you are talking about biomimicry. You can solve design challenges: “Use one of the words that rhyme with frog.ContinueContinue reading “Interesting eyes! – Biomimicry for Young Children”
Jelly Bean Frog Story Writing and Robos- Biomimicry for Young Children
Tiny, tiny, tiny frogs! Some frogs are the size of a jellybean. Jelly bean frogs – wonderful inspiration! Of course, we could not resist cutting out the tiniest frogs and putting them beside jelly beans. Brachycephalus frogs are less than 1 cm long (0.39 inches) or approximately the size of a jelly bean. They haveContinueContinue reading “Jelly Bean Frog Story Writing and Robos- Biomimicry for Young Children”
CroakMet Messaging Service – Biomimicry for Young Children
In the summertime, bike riding is even more fun! Yet there are several problems with bike riding. Frogs’ amazing bulging eyes and low, horse-like croaking sound inspired us to solve two of the most annoying problems. How do you talk to your best friend without shouting? How do you see everything that goes on behindContinueContinue reading “CroakMet Messaging Service – Biomimicry for Young Children”