A fascination with organic forms, fungus-based materials and sustainable production
techniques has inspired a whole new world of design. From biomorphic lounge chairs to sconces made from mushrooms, it’s time to get inspired by nature in all its splendor.

It isn’t surprising that, after a year of hunkering down at home, we’re eager to find fresh ways of incorporating the great outdoors into our spaces. While eco-friendly materials and products have been trending for quite some time, a new organically minded process is currently blossoming: biodesign.

As a burgeoning category, biodesign (or bioinformed design) is as loose and amorphous as its inspiration. According to lighting designer Danielle Trofe, it is best described as a catchall term for various styles that borrow aesthetic inspiration and production techniques from the natural world. Several of these—including biophilia, biomimicry and biomorphism—hold particular appeal to interior design enthusiasts.