Adaptive Ecosystems
This website shares nature-inspired solutions and their applications in business, design, and daily life.
Blending art and science, we research living systems, develop novel solutions, and dream up possible futures.
Newsletter
Follow along for project updates and nature-inspired art.
A Book about Transformation
Imagining the Self is a workbook that invites the reader to explore the concept of transformation. (Read More)
About Kira
Kira is an artist and researcher that finds inspiration in nature. With experience in landscape design, public art, technical drawing, and machining, she creates interactive prototypes that draw people in and showcase the diversity and adaptability of the living world.
Projects
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Imagining the Self
An art show at Felice Cafe and a book about transformation.
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Life-Friendly Chemistry
Organic chemistry for beginners (like me!). An infographic that shares the way nature’s chemistry works.
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Diatom Lanterns
Adaptive strategies learned from diatoms. The expression of these lessons in light-emitting sculpture.
Partners
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![An image of a paper dish in the shape of a sea shell in front of a background of shredded landscaping mulch.]()
NatuR&D
A group of creatives who work on circular economy outcomes and the development of responsible design.
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![A photo of a night scene with blue, pink and red lighting reflecting on the snow.]()
Lightcraft Design
Dylan Toymaker builds and installs custom lanterns, bringing colour and light to festivals that attract thousands of people.
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![An image of Dot Box, an interactive inter-media art feature.]()
Moment Discovery Corporation
The theory and practice of emerging technologies. Big sparkly toys.
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![A photo of a table with a collection of geometric paper sculptures and books about biomimicry.]()
Biomimicry Alberta
Alberta’s local network of biomimicry professionals sharing online and in-person events information.
Contact
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