Labs can build their own genes de novo in-house

Recipient of the 2016 GOOD DESIGN Award

The user interface has been meticulously developed to serve as a central element, delivering the intuitive and user-friendly experience sought by lab technicians. Users can effortlessly navigate the application by following the prompts displayed on the touchscreen interface.

Once initiated, the instrument autonomously conducts DNA fragment assembly ranging from 400 base pairs (bp) to 1.8 kilobases (kb) within an estimated timeframe of 12 to 17 hours. Its fully automated workflow ensures that the system meets the high standards of quality and reliability that laboratories expect from expensive outsourced gene synthesis providers.

My contributions to the Synthetic Genomics team included conducting comprehensive research on laboratory procedures and best practices, storyboarding concepts, and developing prototypes to illustrate ideas and interactions. Additionally, I was responsible for designing and specifying the embedded user interface.