An Exploration of the Application of Bionic Design Methods in the Design of Miniaturized Personal Vehicles
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Swinburne College of Shandong University of Science and Technology, Jinan, ChinaAbstract
With the acceleration of urbanization and the deepening of the concept of sustainable development, miniaturized personal transportation vehicles have become a key carrier for solving the "last mile" travel demand. However, current market products generally face the dilemma of homogenized styling and a lack of emotional value. Meanwhile, biomimetic design, as an interdisciplinary innovation method, provides a new perspective for breaking through this bottleneck. This study aims to systematically explore the application value and practical path of biomimetic design methods in the styling of miniaturized personal transportation vehicles. Through literature review, case analysis, and morphological deconstruction, it deeply analyzes the internal logic and manifestations of three application modes: morphological biomimetic, functional biomimetic, and imagery biomimetic. The study finds that biomimetic design can endow products with natural beauty and vitality through organic forms, optimize aerodynamic performance and lightweight structure with biological prototypes, and evoke emotional resonance in users through abstract imagery. The study further proposes an integrated strategy of "form-function-emotion," emphasizing that the selection of biological prototypes should be deeply aligned with user cognition and usage scenarios. Despite the challenges of engineering implementation and over-mimicry, biomimetic design combining intelligent interaction and sustainable technologies will become an important evolutionary direction for future personalized mobility experiences. This study provides a theoretical basis and practical inspiration for constructing miniaturized transportation vehicles that combine aesthetic value, functional rationality, and emotional warmth.
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