Biodesign Coaching

At Biodesign Academy, we believe the future lies at the intersection of biology and digital innovation. By empowering students with skills in resilience, ethical insight, and industry connection, we prepare them to lead the fast-evolving field of biodesign, where living systems meet cutting-edge technologies.

Pioneering Hybrid Bio-Digital Design Education

With 15 years of experience in design education, our teaching methodology emphasizes experimentation, critical inquiry, and building networks that bridge academia with real-world impact. We focus on hybrid bio-digital processes, where technologies like digital twins, DNA-based data storage, AI, and living media interfaces redefine how we design with—and for—life.

Ready to Merge Biology with Digital Technology?

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Resilience and Adaptability in Bio-Digital Design

As biodesign rapidly evolves, students need foundational skills and the ability to adapt to emerging technologies like AI and synthetic biology-powered tools. Our teaching approach fosters resilience by encouraging experimentation, iterative design, and reflection, preparing students to tackle complex challenges.

Through projects that combine physical bio-based materials with digital augmentation and simulations, students adapt designs to current shifts—such as environmental changes or evolving ethical considerations—equipping them to navigate real-world industry demands.

Past Projects in Bio-digital Designs

In our past workshops, students explored DNA as a computational medium for creative expression, including modifying bacteria to produce colorful pigments, and designing interfaces that allow playful remote human-microbe interactions.

They also engaged with digital modeling and simulation tools to create designs that bridge biological and digital realms. These projects demonstrate how biodesign can merge traditional lab techniques with computational design, making advanced concepts accessible and inspiring.

Critical Inquiry and Ethical Frameworks

Biodesign sits at the convergence of biology and digital technology, making ethical and societal considerations vital. Our curriculum integrates critical inquiry, prompting students to ask “why” and “for whom”, alongside “how”.

Through case studies on controversial bio-digital projects, such as AI-assisted gene editing or DNA data storage systems, students examine societal impacts and ethical challenges. In workshops, they explore futuristic technologies like living interfaces or bioengineered data solutions, debating their potential to reshape norms while learning to articulate their ideas.

By embedding ethics into every course, we prepare socially responsible innovators to tackle the profound implications of bio-digital design.

Engaging with Industry and the Biodesign Community

Education at Biodesign Academy connects students to a network of professionals at the forefront of hybrid biodesign. Through partnerships with leading biology labs and industry hubs, students gain hands-on experience with living media interfaces, and AI-guided design processes.

Real-World Applications in Biodesign

Collaborations with spaces like Open Cell and London’s BioHackspace expose students to molecular biology through a design lens, augmented by digital tools such as biological simulation software and AI-enhanced bio-workflows. These experiences inspire students to creatively tackle social and environmental challenges while connecting their skills to impactful applications.

At Biodesign Academy, we don’t just teach biodesign—we shape its future by bridging biology, technology, and society.

Ready to Merge Biology with Digital Technology?

Whether you're a student, educator, or organization, explore our courses or discuss a custom teaching proposal by emailing [email protected].

Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter for updates on webinars, courses, workshops, and book launches exploring the future of bio-digital design.