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A handful of episodes to introduce the world of Feral by Design.
Different challenges. Different species. Same biomimicry approach: nature’s strategies translated into practical human solutions.
How Termites Taught a Building to Keep Cool (Eastgate Centre)
Our first Feral roving correspondent went inside Eastgate to see how its famous termite-inspired cooling actually works, what the building feels like today, and whether the 30-year-old story still holds up.
How Cuttlefish Could Redesign Beach Safety
What happens when static signals try to manage moving risk? From surf flags to cuttlefish, this episode explores safety designed around sensing change and signalling state.
The Octopus Method
Ever felt like you’re the bottleneck? Octopuses distribute intelligence to move, sense and decide without waiting for head office. I turned that into a biomimicry method I use in my own work.
The Mussel Concept: Redesigning the Disposable Cup
What if a takeaway cup was designed for how it leaves, not just how it’s used? This episode explores an original biomimicry concept I developed, inspired by mussels and built around graceful endings.
Ozempic’s Secret Weapon
What does Ozempic have to do with a desert lizard? A molecule in Gila monster saliva helped reshape GLP-1 drugs and shows how breakthroughs can come from unexpected places. Unicorns, chocolate, venom.
The Firefly Concept: Dementia Pain or Panic?
Ever been with someone with dementia when something’s off, but you can’t tell if it’s pain, panic or something else? This episode looks at what happens when signals blur, and how nature can help us choose a better first move.
More Feral
Looking for Lions, Finding Termites: Attention by Design
A loose brief, a roving correspondent and the surprising way curiosity spread through a Zimbabwe holiday.
Moral Vertigo: When Distant Wars Don’t Stay Distant
How to stay porous without going under: notice the small wrongness, stay connected, and respond where you actually can.