A fascinating case study by Alexandra DAISY Ginsberg proposes a future where genetically modified plants (synthetic biology) will replace the mechanical manufacturing process.
Growth Assembly – Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg & Sascha Pohflepp from Sascha Pohflepp on Vimeo.
Synthetic biology enabled us to harness our natural environment for the production of things. Coded into the DNA of a plant, product parts grow within the supporting system of the plant’s structure. When fully developed, they are stripped like a walnut from its shell or corn from its husk, ready for assembly.
A fascinating concept by Sascha Pohflepp, with beautiful illustrations by Sion Ap Tomos that are reminiscent of 19th century scientific botanical illustrations.
What do you think?