This document discusses exploring biological structures and forms from molecular biology as building blocks for novel wearables and applications. It considers how biological structures can be meaningfully deconstructed and applied, what novel architectures could be created, and which elements must remain constant or could change. It provides examples of viral structures and existing prototypes that use 2D-to-3D forms or biology in fashion and design. It also outlines target users, potential methodology involving physical and digital components, and challenges including scalability and technical issues.

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2. research concept Molecular biology is a source of myriad well-validated structures & shapes These forms can be deconstructed or abstracted and used as building blocks to create novel wearables and explore unprecedented applications.

3. design questions How can biological structures and forms be meaningfully deconstructed and applied to wearables? What novel and functional architectures can be created When thinking of these geometries as building blocks, which elements must be held constant and which may be stretched or changed? What applications might there be for such forms in other realms?

4. viruses Helical Polyhedral Enveloped helical Enveloped polyhedral

5. prototypes

6. treemaker origami Domains: 2D->3D forms, DIY

7. n-e-r-v-o-u-s system Domains: biology, fashion, DIY

8. mashallah designs Domains: 2D->3D forms, biology, data viz, DIY wearables

9. Diana Eng’s deployable structures Domains: 2D->3D forms, biology (plant), fashion

10. users

11. target user profile Category: Fashion/design enthusiasts, particularly DIY community Age: 18-40

12. prototypes

17. methodology Some stock developed pieces Screen-based interface Physical kit

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19. challenges Scalability Can this be a small business? Technical Must build a friendlier interface than what’s out there now Social assumptions about viruses This concept doesn’t address genetic content of viruses, either the genetic material encased inside viruses, genetic variance, evolution, or mutations

20. connections Outside design world Diana Eng Burdastyle Greg Nervous System Funding IndieGoGo Kickstarter