Biodesign

Here Now

Learn about Biodesign, the future of materials, manufacturing, architecture and fashion. Open Cell features 70 experimental studios in shipping containers including the first open access bio-lab and biomaterial-lab in London. We host exhibitions, performances, workshops and talks.Meet emerging international designers and start-ups showcasing cutting-edge­ ideas that will shape our futures. ­Projects that break the boundaries between biology, design, and technology.

The exhibition takes place at Open Cell—a shipping container village in Shepherds Bush London, with ­offices, workshops and biology labs for early-­stage startups, designers and the community. Open Cell offers a critical mass of infrastructure and a community of like-minded individuals to help you prototype faster and test your ideas.

Open Cell is a community-led-non-profit. Are you looking for space or want to get involved, visit us at www.opencell.bio or write us: info@opencell.bio

Biodesign Here Now Program

19. - 23 September 2018

Exhibitions
open to public

19. - 23. September
Wednesday - Thursday 12 - 8.30 pm
Friday - Sunday 12 - 11pm

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Talks

September, 16:00
Biodesign Challenge

The Biodesign Challenge is an international competition that pairs university students with artists, designers, and scientists to envision the future of biotech.
Speaker: Dan Grushkin
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September, 16:30
Mother's Hand Taste

Mother’s Hand Taste explores the complex relationships between intangible cultural heritage, microbiology, immigration, and notions of a ‘transient self’.
Speaker: Jiwoon Woo
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September, 17:00
Open Cell

Open Cell offers a critical mass of infrastructure and a community of like-minded individuals to help prototype faster and test ideas.
Speaker: Helene Steiner
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September, 18:00
"Hardware is hard"

Speaker: Central Research Laboratory
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September, 18:45
AA nanotourism Visiting School, 2014—2016

Speaker: Jakob Travnik
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September, 20:00
An Optimal Set of Garments for Prolonged Stay in Microgravity Environments

Speaker: Anna Talvi
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September, 19:30
Making of Microbiocene: Ancient ooze to future myths

Speaker: Baum & Leahy with Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ)
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September, 18:45
WATER: ENERGY: FOOD Rebuilding the Planets Resources

Speaker: WASE
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September, 19:30
Sustainable AR

Speaker: Studio Above & Below
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September, 18:00
A biomimetic future | for the built environment

Speaker: Central Research Laboratory
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September, 16:00
How Can Waste Save Lives?

Speaker: Central Research Laboratory
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September, 17:00
The journey of Chip[s] Board®

Speaker: Chip[s] Board®
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September, 18:00
Biorealize

Speaker: Orkan Telhan
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Workshops

September 18:00
Use 3D printing to accelerate your startup

Workshop by: Central Research Laboratory
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September 15:00
Printing with bacteria

Workshop by: IndiCo
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September 17:00
GMO Detective

Workshop by: Guy Aidelberg
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September 14:00
Cheese and Science

Workshop by: Biotop
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September 14:00
The Power of Poo

Workshop by: WASE
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September 15:00
Microbial Dyeing, Textile and Apparel Design

Workshop by: Orkan Telhan
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September 16:00
DNA Extraction from Fruit

Workshop by: Biotop
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September 18:00
Cheese and Science

Workshop by: Biotop
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September 20:00
DNA Extraction from Fruit

Workshop by: Biotop
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September
The Drum Thing

Workshop by: Jeffrey Doruff
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September
Kids-run social enterprise rescuing surplus food

Workshop by: Bubble & Squeak
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September
Create a fantasy plant from recycled materials with all the family

Workshop by: Studio Hache
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September
Make your own Orb

Workshop by: BIOHM
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September
Mission Possible

Workshop by: Ashley Scarborough
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