From innovation-as-usual towards unusual innovation: using nature as an inspiration

John Parm Ulhøi

doi:10.1186/s13731-020-00138-0

From innovation-as-usual towards unusual innovation: using nature as an inspiration

John Parm Ulhøi

Institut for Virksomhedsledelse

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Abstract

Innovation-as-usual employs synthetic input as the key source of inspiration to bring about innovations, whereas unusual innovation is inspired by designs in nature. The use of nature as a key stimulus for innovation represents a fundamental shift in management and business studies. It involves the translation of natural designs into cross-domain and ad hoc synthetic designs. This paper examines and discusses the phenomenon of biomimetics and different examples of its application. Efficient translation of biomimetics involves the critical processes of exploration, explanation and exploitation. This paper discusses a practical case of biomimetic translation and identifies some critical and greatly understudied translational processes. The paper proposes techniques to correct existing translational imperfections and to establish theoretical bridging points to responsible management practices. Before concluding, research and managerial implications are briefly addressed.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Artikelnummer	2
Tidsskrift	Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Vol/bind	10
Nummer	1
Antal sider	21
ISSN	2192-5372
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-020-00138-0
Status	Udgivet - dec. 2021

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Innovation
Design
Nature
Biomimetics
Scientific translation
Bombardier Beetle

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