Biomimicry design
Lilian van Daal is a Dutch product designer who uses biomimicry and nature-inspired design to merge the natural and the artificial world. By experimenting with advanced technologies and materials, she recreates natural structures to develop sustainable, efficient production methods. Her designs uncover nature’s ingenious solutions, refined over millions of years, and apply them to modern-day challenges.
"Bridging nature and technology will lead to new innovative solutions."
RECONNECTION WITH NATURE
Lilian’s work promotes well-being through natural design. Scientific research confirms that surrounding ourselves with nature improves mental, emotional, and physical health, also known as biophilic design. Her objects bring this sense of “naturalness” into everyday life. As people reconnect with nature, they are also more likely to care for and protect the Earth.
cross-disciplinary collaboration
To realize her vision, she collaborates with scientists, biologists, universities, architects, and companies. This blend of disciplines ensures her designs are grounded in biology, while still innovative and applicable in real-world contexts.
global recognition
Her award-winning work has been exhibited worldwide and acquired by institutions like Centre Pompidou (Paris) and NEOM (Saudi Arabia). She previously worked with renowned studios such as Philips Design, Studio Drift, Feiz Design, Bleijh Concept & Design and StudioMOM.
Lilian holds a degree in Industrial Product Design and completed a postgraduate conceptual design course at the Royal College of Art in The Hague.
career journey
Selection of Exhibitions
Salone Del Mobile Milano | 2014
Volvo Design Challenge Winner, Dutch Design Week | 2015
Fluid Matter - Bio Art & Design Award, MU artspace Eindhoven | 2016
Imprimer Le Monde Centre Pompidou Paris, France | 2017
Ongoing Dialogue Kazerne, Eindhoven | 2018
Design Week New York, New York, USA | 2019
MODA Museum, Atlanta, USA | 2020
Biomimicry 3D printed soft seat purchased by NEOM, Saudi-Arabia | 2022
Galerie Lliang Berlin | 2023
CODA Apeldoorn | 2023
Dutch Desgin Week | 2023
Centre Pompidou Metz| 2023
Modefabriek Amsterdam | 2024
Selection of Publications
Vogue Nederland Interview Young Talent
Design World Sweden
Elle Decoration Nederland
View 2 Trend Magazine
Eigen huis en interieur
Trouw
Biomimetics for Designers, Veronika Kapsali
New Scientist NL Magazine
Do it Ourselves, Jeroen Junte
Product Design and Sustainability, Jane Penty
The best of the best according to LXRY
Zo kan het ook, Jaco Appelman Mireille Langendijk
Engineering Education for the next generation, Samuel Cord Stier
Walvissen in de wind, Elvira Werkman
FRAME Magazine
Trendreport 25/26 Francq Colors
Selection of Lectures
Now Future Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven
Interview for VPRO, Eindhoven
COFES Software Congres, Phoenix Arizona
Vienna Design Week, Vienna
Workshop at AOC Oost, Deventer
Lecture at Volvo Göteborg, Sweden
Broeinest Eindhoven
Future Series #7 Materials & Design, Pakhuis de Zwijger
Biomimicry lecture , Ontwerp Platform Arnhem
Create Out Loud DDW, Crafting Complex Materials
Masterclass MU Art space BAD Award
Additive Days, Sofia Bulgaria
Fabrica Moderna, Lisbon Portugal
Philips Design, Amsterdam
AM Summit Denmark