Design especulativo e biomimética: conceito de um objeto polinizador para um cenário de colapso ambiental

Abstract

This study proposes the development of a biomimetic artifact set within a speculative scenario of ecological collapse caused by the disappearance of natural pollinators. The research aims to reflect on the role of design in the face of environmental crises and to explore sustainable design paths inspired by nature. To achieve this, it adopts an adaptation of the Biomimicry Thinking and Design Fiction methodologies. The methodological process is divided into stages involving the definition of a critical theme, the construction of a plausible speculative world (worldbuilding), the analysis of similar biomimetic projects, and the application of biological strategies inspired by pollinating agents, especially bees. As a result, a speculative narrative will be developed, consisting of a prologue, a timeline (2025 to 2105), and graphic documentation to contextualize the conceptual artifact (diegetic prototypes), designed with pollinating vibration functionality. The study concludes that design can act as a creative, reflective, and collaborative agent in the pursuit of ecologically balanced futures, contributing to ecosystem regeneration and highlighting the importance of biodiversity preservation.