It is a rich example of what is available in insect design. The use of natural motifs provides a calming effect to a room, states Halpern. A recently completed project was for a master suite rendered in soothing imagery of living things. Highly successful people want that calming effect reflected in nature. Halpern also notes that insects are symbolic and have meaning to us for the qualities that they display.
Butterflies represent joy, while bees stand for industry and thrift.
Crickets supply courage and, like the dragonfly, remind us of summer. Although the dragonfly denotes instability and weakness, its fragile beauty is outstanding as an emblem in design. Ants are symbols for virtue and patriotism. They also stand for self-interest. Our existence is dependent on this lesser species which not only gives us sustenance in our lives, but also provides a world of beauty in our design.