Designing with Multispecies, BIO-ACCESS, The Biocreative Index, and more!

Hello Biodesign Community,

It's been a while since our first newsletter, but we're back—and we’re excited to make this a more regular affair. So, what’s been cooking in the field of biodesign over the past few weeks?

In Brief:

• New publication on multispecies biodesign

• Politecnico di Milano's new Master’s course on ecodesign.

• Elle Macmillan’s BIO-ACCESS magazine launch.

• Genetic Engineering Crash Course.

• Biocreative Index launch.

• Biodesign Academy Podcast

Biodesign Publication on Multispecies

A fresh paper by Eduard Georges Groutars (TU Delft), Raphael Kim, and Elvin Karana has just dropped in the International Journal of Design. It’s called Designing Living Artefacts for Multispecies Interactions: An Ecological Approach.

The paper explores the concept of multispecies biodesign through Interaction Webs, which explore Multiplicity, Connectivity, and Reciprocity between different species. This is a great read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of biodesign’s ecological side.

📚 Journal Club @ Biodesign Academy

Curious to learn more? We’ll be breaking down this publication and other relevant papers in our upcoming Journal Club. Stay tuned for details on how to join at biodesign.academy.

🎓 Master’s Course: Designing for Transition at Politecnico di Milano

 Politecnico di Milano is offering a brand-new Master’s course, Designing for Transition: Ecodesign, Circularity, and Regenerative Solutions. If you’re passionate about addressing today’s environmental challenges, this program will prepare you with the tools to drive sustainable change. Application Deadline: September 26, 2024. More details here.

🚀 Biodesign Magazine Launch: BIO-ACCESS

Elle Macmillan has launched BIO-ACCESS, the first issue of her BIO-ZINES collection. This magazine aims to make biodesign and biomaterial knowledge accessible to designers, and it’s packed with inspiring content.

 A sneak peek:

• Up-and-coming bio-design graduates you need to watch.

• A fun DIY biodesign project.

• A natural dyeing recipe.

• Insights on how seaweed is revolutionizing the textiles industry.

🧬 Genetic Engineering Crash Course

Want to get hands-on with biotech on a molecular level? Biodesign isn’t just about fabricating tangible physical materials but also about understanding how biomaterials come to be, from a molecular perspective.

Biotech Without Borders is offering a Genetic Engineering Crash Course. Whether you're new to genetic engineering or already dabbling, this four-night in-person workshop will guide you through key techniques like CRISPR and Golden Gate assembly.

• Dates: September 15-19, 2024 (Monday-Thursday)

• Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM 

• Location: Biotech Without Borders, Long Island City, NY, USA

 Further details and sign-up here.

Introducing The Biocreative Index

A couple of weeks ago, we saw the launch of The Biocreative Index, a directory that celebrates and lists people who operate at the intersection of biology and creativity.

The index is a valuable resource for hiring talent and connecting with like-minded creatives. Head over to biocreativeindex.com to start exploring. The team behind The Biocreative Index was created by a team consisting of Grace Chuang (project & creative direction), Nina Garcia (brand & design), and Alex Beige (website development).

🎙 Biodesign Academy Podcast

We’re launching a Biodesign Academy Podcast where we’ll chat with biodesign practitioners about their works. Keep an eye out for more updates!

We're excited to keep sharing the latest from the world of biodesign with you. Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or topics you’d like us to explore. Until next time!

Biodesign Academy