The built environment has become today’s natural habitat. According to long-term studies, adults now spend 90% of their time indoors and therefore, since lockdown in particular, the desire for more comfortable and attractive indoor environments has risen significantly.

Biophilic Design


What is Biophilic Design?

Biophilic design focuses on drawing inspiration from the natural environment and integrating those ideas into indoor spaces. It is becoming increasingly popular especially within the workplace.


Cobal has the technology to imitate nature in signage and wall graphics to create more inviting interiors.

Bamboo walls
Wood pattern
Green field lines

Biophilic Design in the Workplace

Biophilic wall coverings and elements in signage and wayfinding can help create more natural, environmental spaces. Wall graphics and signage can be changed seasonally to keep spaces current and captivating. Biophilic design can help bring the outdoors indoors.

Biophilic workspace

Open workspaces with biophilic elements

Bluebell wall manifestation

Wall graphic providing imagery of the natural world

Biophilic reception

Materials choices can evoke calm feelings of nature

sandstone effect signage

Textured printing to recreate a sandstone effect

Faux foliage surrounding entrance sign

3D backlit sign with biophilic border

Biophilic design improves mood, productivity and energy while reducing stress and anxiety.

It recreates elements inspired by nature to build spaces that encapsulate the human thirst for more homely and welcoming settings. Using elements of nature resonates with the senses and the love and human desire for a relationship with the natural world.

Designs inspired by nature can support wellbeing almost to the same degree as being in nature itself.

Biophilic Design and Wellbeing

Do you find biophilic design interesting?

If you are interested in learning more about how biophilic design can transform your spaces, please get in touch.