How does a goopy candle signal societal change? When its very existence is a Promethean act. The blobby shapes reflect us—both our hopes and our insecurities. And they're not alone.

Neo-natural design will be driven by a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between humans and other living organisms, by our desire to co-exist with our planet, and our reprioritization of nature’s authentic flaws over aesthetic perfection.

What if, instead of using nature as an inspiration to beautify, we used it as an inspiration in how we design? Biomimicry, the concept of emulating the natural world to solve human problems, is now more possible than ever.