crystallized 04.09.10

virus forms •  helical •  enveloped helical •  polyhedral •  enveloped polyhedral

research concept

Virology is a source of well-validated structures & shapes.

These architectural forms can be deconstructed or abstracted to create novel

wearables and explore unprecedented applications.

virus-like particles as vaccines •  Proteins from the outer shell + surface proteins •  No genetic material – lack viral nucleic acids •  Can be successful in eliciting an immune response

without eliciting infection •  HPV and HepB vaccines are composed of virus-like

particles – first to be approved by the FDA

primary design questions •  How can virus-like structures and forms be meaningfully

deconstructed and applied to wearables? •  What novel and functional architectures can be created

precedents

n-e-r-v-o-u-s system

Domains: biology, fashion, DIY

mashallah designs

Domains: 2D->3D forms, biology, data viz, DIY wearables

Diana Eng’s deployable structures

Domains: 2D->3D forms, biology (plant), fashion

prototypes

Thanks comments/questions?