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 * Look over examples of her biomimetic principles applied to products in the slideshow located at [] and write a short, one paragraph synopsis for each of your three favourite product designs.**


 * Sticking, Naturally****:** The excessive use of glue in our daily lives demands a product that is toxin-free. The toxin-free glue uses natural materials secreted by mussels underwater. This design eliminates harmful toxins usually required to make glue products. The glue is a Columbia Forest Product that manufactures a wide range of wood products. The company came up with ultra-strong glue that does not contain toxins.


 * Skeleton Key:** Joris Laarman designed the bone furniture as part of series of furniture which mimic bone structures. Her design consists of only bones, making the structure partially hollow. Nonetheless, the design produces a strong architectural matrix of support. The software used for the design is based on the technology of how bones grow over time. Such designs have acquired much attention and flourished many innovative new products. The human body is constantly adapting to its environment and evolving. Given the design of the human body and structure is remarkably strong, bimimicry is a great way for new products to be designed. Using less and lighter material the use of such design allows artists to create products that provides great support.


 * Echolocation:** The Sonar-Enabled UltraCane was designed by Sound Foresight, a small company in England. UltraCane can be used by individuals with impaired vision. The product uses sonar-like technology, similar to the way bats navigate in the dark, to prevent collisions. The great thing about this product is it allows individuals with visual impairment to function without the help of a seeing-eye dog. It also allows warns of upcoming obstacle and their locations, preventing one from bump and crashes.