This document discusses exploring biological structures and forms from molecular biology as building blocks for novel wearables and applications. It considers how biological geometries like viruses can be meaningfully deconstructed and applied to wearables. Examples are given of viral structures like helical and polyhedral shapes that could serve as prototypes. Challenges mentioned include scalability and the need for a more user-friendly interface than currently exists.

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

3. design questionsHow can biological structures and forms be meaningfully deconstructed and applied to wearables?What novel and functional architectures can be createdWhen 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. virusesHelicalPolyhedralEnveloped helicalEnveloped polyhedral

5. prototypes

6. n-e-r-v-o-u-s systemDomains: biology, fashion, DIY

7. treemaker origamiDomains: 2D->3D forms, DIY

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

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

13. methodologySome stock developed piecesScreen-based interfacePhysical kit

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15. challengesScalabilityCan this be a small business?TechnicalMust build a friendlier interface than what’s out there nowSocial assumptions about virusesThis concept doesn’t address genetic content of viruses, either the genetic material encased inside viruses, genetic variance, evolution, or mutations