This document discusses synthetic biology and its potential applications. Synthetic biology involves designing and engineering biological systems, such as designing genetic circuits or creating new proteins. It could enable applications like producing biofuels, preventing aging, or conducting gene therapy. The document outlines some potential goals of synthetic biology such as developing new materials, bioremediation techniques, biosensors, drugs, cancer therapies, and improved crops. It discusses how synthetic biology involves designing biological systems and components, with constraints imposed by material availability, regulations, and ethics. The overall document promotes synthetic biology as a new area of design with opportunities in product development, tools, art, and collaborations.