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This study examines the design potential of repositioning flower-holding structures in floral design from purely functional aids to independent objects with formal and structural value. Drawing on a biomimetic design perspective, it investigates how morphological and structural order in nature can be translated into design language and applied to the development of an object-type floral fixing structure. To establish a theoretical basis, prior studies on biomimetic design and its levels of application were reviewed, providing a framework for interpreting natural forms and structures as design rationales and evaluation criteria. Within this framework, the study addresses the limitations of conventional flower-fixing methods that depend on material consumption or filler-based supports, and proposes an object-oriented approach in which fixation is achieved primarily through structural design. Accordingly, the research methodology focuses on form mimicry and structural mimicry as complementary strategies. The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) was selected as the biological model due to its stable support and balance in aquatic environments and its distinct structural mechanisms across the root, stem-and-leaf, and flower. The lotus system was analyzed by dividing it into three domains—root, stem and leaf, and flower—based on their respective formal and structural roles. From this analysis, key formative principles were derived, including radiation, repetition, center-to-diffusion order, density variation, multi-point support, and networked connection. These principles were then translated into design conversion criteria for development. The design process integrated formal expression, structural stability, and practical use contexts. Dimensional criteria were established with reference to real cut-flower handling conditions to enable secure insertion and fixation across a range of stem types. Based on these criteria, concept development and form generation were conducted through structural units, resulting in a prototype of an object-type floral fixing structure. This study demonstrates the usefulness of a biomimetic approach for developing floral fixing objects by translating form- and structure-level principles into concrete design elements rather than merely reproducing natural appearance. User-based functional and experiential validation was beyond the scope of this research and remains an important direction for future studies. By linking lotus structural analysis to design development and prototyping, this study suggests the potential to expand nature-based formative object research within floral design.

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