Broadening art-science collaboration in biotechnology: integrating design

  • 0Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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Summary

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Biodesign merges art and science, fostering innovation in biotechnology. This approach, incorporating design and more-than-human perspectives, leads to sustainable outcomes through transdisciplinary partnerships.

Area Of Science

  • Biotechnology
  • Design Studies
  • Art-Science Collaboration

Background

  • Recent discussions have focused on art-science collaboration within biotechnology.
  • The integration of design and biodesign is an emerging area.
  • Contemporary biotechnology faces challenges requiring innovative solutions.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To extend conversations on art-science collaboration to include design and biodesign.
  • To highlight the potential of biodesign for innovative and sustainable biotechnology.
  • To illustrate opportunities through case studies of transdisciplinary partnerships.

Main Methods

  • Literature review of art-science collaboration and biodesign.
  • Analysis of case studies in transdisciplinary partnerships.
  • Exploration of "tinkering with design" and "more-than-human" approaches.

Main Results

  • Biodesign, incorporating design and more-than-human approaches, fosters innovation.
  • Transdisciplinary partnerships are key to realizing these opportunities.
  • The study illustrates successful applications through specific case studies.

Conclusions

  • Biodesign offers a promising avenue for advancing sustainable biotechnology.
  • Integrating design thinking with scientific research can lead to novel outcomes.
  • Collaboration across disciplines is essential for future biotechnological innovation.

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