Shapes of nature

In the world of design, shape and form are critical elements that play a pivotal role in achieving the desired outcome. Like a painter’s brush or a writer’s pen, shape and form are the tools a designer uses to express ideas and bring them to life. Used with care and precision, they can evoke emotions and inspire a sense of awe in the beholder. A major approach that drives Zieta Studio’s creations is bionics, which draws inspiration from the natural world to create shapes that are visually pleasing, technologically challenging, and functional.

Nature has always been a rich source of inspiration for artists, designers and engineers. The bionics approach, in particular, focuses on the structural and functional aspects of natural forms, such as the shape of a leaf, the structure of a bird’s wings, or the strength of the joints between tree branches. By studying how nature has evolved over millions of years, we as designers gain insights into how to create more efficient, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing objects.

Zieta Studio’s observations of the surroundings are reflected in shapes that tell stories about the world of nature, both directly and metaphorically. A series of metal mirrors interpret the evolution of water, which reflects all around on its surface—from tiny droplets of morning dew to huge, geometrically shaped ice shelves. The tables frame the narrative about the ambitious forming of floral structures in the beauty of their curves and their strength in stability. Design inspirations come from close microscopic examination as well as gigantic cosmic mysteries.