By Tojin T. Eapen The design of products, processes, and organizations guided by principles observed in living systems can be referred to as " Bioinspired System Design ." In a series of posts, we delve into the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to generate bioinspired product design concepts as a part of the idea management process. Specifically, we will look at how living organisms can serve as inspiration to redesign common products and human artifacts including bags, cars, bags, pens, tanks, trains, and umbrellas. In each of these articles, we will examine how the unique characteristics and behaviors of a particular living organism can be incorporated into the design of the bioinspired product. Elephantcopter: AI Designed Elephant Inspired Helicopters Camelar: AI Product Ideation for Camel Inspired Cars Koafa: AI Product Ideation for the Koala Inspired Sofas Paradiso: AI Product Ideation for Birds-of-Paradise Inspired T-Shirts Tigoes: AI Product Ideati
By Tojin T. Eapen Novelty is a complex and multi-faceted concept that has been studied and discussed by researchers from a wide range of disciplines. There are many different definitions and operationalizations of novelty, as well as related ideas and concepts that have been proposed. Dimensional Definitions Newness: Novelty is often defined in terms of its newness or uniqueness. This can refer to the degree to which an idea, concept, or product is different from what has come before. Risk and uncertainty: Novelty can also be defined in terms of its potential risks and uncertainties. This can include the degree to which an idea or concept is difficult to implement or uncertain in its potential outcomes. Originality: Novelty can also be defined in terms of its originality or creativeness. This can refer to the degree to which an idea or concept is unique and distinct from existing ideas or concepts. Distance from existing concepts: Novelty can also be measured in terms of the dista