Alarm Cat
Alarm Cat

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Alarm Cat

A comic inspired by a daily occurrence where my cat is my cue to wake up.

Copying Camels
Copying Camels

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Copying Camels

Planetary exploration becomes easier for space rovers as their wheels mimic the hoof patterns of camels- some of the most experienced desert wanderers.

Echolocation Vision
Echolocation Vision

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Echolocation Vision

To see without great sight is how bats evolved, thus the technologies to assist the visually impaired recreates the same echolocation tools.

Floating through Floods
Floating through Floods

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Floating through Floods

With the threat of rising waters and more frequent flooding, the Amazonian Lilypad-inspired boats allow for communities to traverse on currents to safer destinations.

Grippy Gardening
Grippy Gardening

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Grippy Gardening

Geckos sticky feet transform the climbing technologies of the future, using specific patterns to create the strongest grip allowing humanity to climb what their heart desires.

Hairband Runaway
Hairband Runaway

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Hairband Runaway

A comic inspired by the difficulties of a mischievous cat.

Honeycomb Hills
Honeycomb Hills

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Honeycomb Hills

Rice field organization becomes easier when it takes inspiration from some of the most organized colonies of bees. Honeycomb patterning across mountains allows for the greatest of yields.

Mold Mapping
Mold Mapping

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Mold Mapping

Railway lines are some of the most difficult to optimize, so leave it to the naturally occurring growth of slime mold to create highly efficient rail systems across the globe.

New Space
New Space

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New Space

A comic inspired by my cat's reactions to moving into a new apartment.

Nosedive
Nosedive

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Nosedive

Just as the swift kingfisher dives seamlessly into water, Japan’s bullet trains make smooth shifts between tunnel and open air with similarly shaped “beaks”.

Turbine Watching
Turbine Watching

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Turbine Watching

As humpback whale fins evolved ridges to cut through waves like butter, wind turbines adopt this feature to slice through wind for more efficient energy generation.

Webs on Waves
Webs on Waves

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Webs on Waves

Ship schematics use the technologies behind intricate spider webs as they trap air bubbles to stay afloat. Even the rockiest of waves won’t bring these boats down.

Work by

Madison Johnston

Illustrator

“Evolution Expo is a series inspired loosely by advertising posters which visualize the advancements of Biomimicry. These innovations represent how nature is reincarnated within human machines.”