image: The Specimen by Djokson
From a quick observation, all intelligent designs from planes, war crafts, architectural designs, networks and gadgets are either copied directly from nature or inspired by it. This leads to the question on the OP, is all intelligent design inspired by nature? Is there true creativity? Can we come up with something that is not already here? Are we in a cycle; a matrix?
Do a quick research of all the designs that you think are authentic or unique, they are either copied from nature or inspired by it. So, if you are looking to be more creative, where should you look?