biohaus
A speculative learning and creation company that markets synthetic biology education as bio-maker activities. Submitted to the Biodesign Challenge.
Client: Parsons School of Design
Year: 2020
Roles: Designer & Researcher
biohaus, 2020
biohaus is a speculative learning and creation company that markets synthetic biology education as bio-maker activities. Submitted to the Biodesign Challenge.
Concept
biohaus operates as a speculative design project envisioning the year 2050, where synthetic biology has become mainstream and accessible. The project imagines a company model that delivers synthetic biology education through hands-on "bio-maker activities," bringing biotechnology into the realm of DIY and maker culture.
Speculative Framework
The project explores:
- How synthetic biology education might evolve as the technology becomes more accessible
- The intersection of bio-maker movements and traditional education
- Corporate models for delivering emerging technology education
- The implications of democratizing synthetic biology
Recognition
- Submitted to Biodesign Challenge
- Featured in Parsons 2020 Biodesign Challenge
Research Context
biohaus engages with broader conversations around:
- Synthetic biology education and pedagogy
- Bio-maker movements and DIY biology
- Speculative design approaches to biotechnology futures
- How biology education might evolve as synthetic biology becomes more accessible
Tags
Speculative Design, Synthetic Biology, Education futures, Bio-maker, Biodesign Challenge