Biodiversity shows us that partnerships are strongest when symbiotic, meaning both parties benefit, like the fruit bat and the fig tree. Humans are a part of biodiversity, impact it and benefit from it: Connecting to nature makes us healthier because we are nature. Thus we should design in-symbiosis.

In-Symbiosis recognizes the profound impact of our design(ing) on ecosystems. Guided by humility, we acknowledge the intricate interplay between our roles as designers and the diverse systems that surround us, in an attempt to foster sustainable pathways of designing. We honor the intricate web of life and biodiversity by understanding the complex interconnections of our actions. Collaborating with ecosystems and nurturing their resilience and adaptability is rooted in our humble recognition of our place in the larger whole.

The biodiversity of our world exists because evolution is always in process, species evolve while others are lost to natural selection. We can see natural selection occurring alongside us in the modern world, adapting to human impact on the planet. Thus, biodiversity teaches us that we should design in-process.

In-Process is an approach that prioritizes adaptability and flexibility, taking into account the complexity and evolution of systems. It also requires us to be mindful of our proximity to systems of oppression, in order to hold ourselves accountable for the consequences of our (un)intended actions.

Biodiversity makes up the living parts of ecosystems, which are systems that function because they are made up of diversity - and the more diverse an ecosystem is, the more resilient it is. Inversely, loss of diversity puts ecosystems at risk. Biodiversity teaches us that diversity creates strength, so we should design in-collaboration.

In-Collaboration champions the power of collective and collaborative endeavors, we must nurture an inclusive and collaborative practice that honors the profound wisdom found within communities that have lived in harmonious ways with nature. By creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we can inspire and mobilize each other to take action in support of biodiversity. In-collaboration, we can achieve collective impact and work towards building biodiversity positive futures.