1. Project name: Bio/Geo-mimetic mentoring tool.
MathEmatics opening the doors to cross-disciplinary knowledge
Abstract:
The purpose of my research and consequent design is to discover possibilities of creating a mentoring tool, which
empowers the learner, and moves away from labeling learner’s inabilities and barriers. A tool that will see the
learner thrive beyond a survival state in traditional learning environments. Shifting from ‘‘teacher and student’ to
‘mentor and learner’ relationships through co-creative techniques.
The tool uses mathematical algorythm Pi, Phi and Fibonacci, and their expression in the natural world as a
metaphor for mapping growth and a process of ‘becoming’.
Design Process for the learning tool:
Combining academic disciplines in problem solving, discoveries and experiences encouraging curiosity, away
from the classroom and towards the natural world. Exploring forms and systems found in our natural environment.
In search for more sustainable methods, innovation and scientific outcomes found by exploring bio-mimicry.
Being mindful to question our position as co-inhabitants of the world whilst being intuitive to imagination and
fantasy. Inspire learners to discover nature through the ralationship of bio-mimicry and geometric shapes. Process
these discoveries into tactile outcomes, possibly learning mathematical/logical patterns, scientific discoveries and
even inventing their own Music, Art, Design etc. Looking at future technologies such as virtual worlds and 3D
printing. Being practical, creative and analytical of the outcomes.
Highlighting the importance of ‘ownership’ of the learner’s journey and discoveries is the property of the learner.
Whilst attaching the importance of mentor and learner relationship. Empower learners to be bold, critical and
curious in their endeavors.
Possibly we will see future classroom-labs where learners are encouraged to use their technical devices to their
advantage as receptive co-hibitants in the Universe we share, looking at co-investigative cross-discinary practices
by examining Geo-mimicry together.
50 words about me
I am a Visual communication and User Experience Designer.
I have an interest in empowerment for individuals in oppressed power structural societys and organizations. I am
enthusiastic in creating more empowering educational tools of the future that focus on cross-disciplinary and co-
investigative learning through Human centred design and Universal principles.