Synthetic Biology: The Future of Adaptive Living Environments
by Tashia Tucker and Design Futures Lab
This project looks a bit further into the future and speculates on the the aesthetics and interaction possibilities of a countertop, floor or wall surface that are embedded with programmed bacteria. These bacteria have various capabilities including the ability to detect pesticides, pathogens and allergens and then alert us to their presence as well as react to light and form swarm based apertures. The collection of three dynamic surfaces offers a glimpse into the interdisciplinary field of synthetic biology and the future evolution of living materials. It examines how biologically embedded materials could look and function in the future through the use of micro-processing, depth imaging, a multi-pedal sensor map and silicone casting.
featured on dezeen, fastco design, discovery canada, creator's project
by Tashia Tucker and Design Futures Lab
This project looks a bit further into the future and speculates on the the aesthetics and interaction possibilities of a countertop, floor or wall surface that are embedded with programmed bacteria. These bacteria have various capabilities including the ability to detect pesticides, pathogens and allergens and then alert us to their presence as well as react to light and form swarm based apertures. The collection of three dynamic surfaces offers a glimpse into the interdisciplinary field of synthetic biology and the future evolution of living materials. It examines how biologically embedded materials could look and function in the future through the use of micro-processing, depth imaging, a multi-pedal sensor map and silicone casting.
featured on dezeen, fastco design, discovery canada, creator's project