# DIY Biodesign Kits The Bixels Bio-Pixel Display and DNA Computer Lets You Experiment with DNA By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-12-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biopixel-display References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90152629/want-to-try-biodesign-this-living-display-lets-anyone-design-with-dna) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cellfree/bixels-dna-bio-display/) This bio-pixel display enables anybody to design with DNA. Currently crowdfunding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit), Bixels by Cell-Free Technology is an 8x8 DNA bio-display in the first DNA programmed bio-computer in the world. The prototyping tool teaches you how to work with biomaterials and try out biodesign. This project from [MIT Media Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2) alum and designer Helene Steiner "meets at a junction between computers, machines and organic biological materials" and aims to make biodesign more accessible. The bio-pixel display and basic DNA computer help you make your own biological experiments and create using [fluorescent proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-biology-tool). Bixels takes a multidisciplinary STEM approach by combining aspects of biology, coding, creativity and electronics. The kit has a DIY element to it as well, involving cardboard housing, assembling an electric circuit and optical filters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Biodesign:** Creating accessible kits to design with DNA enables more people to experiment with biomaterials and biodesign. - **STEM Education:** Bixels combines various disciplines to teach basic biodesign, including biology, coding, creativity, and electronics. - **Open-source Biotechnology:** Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter support open-source bioengineering projects and democratize science education. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** STEM-focused companies can create solutions that make biodesign more accessible to students of all backgrounds. - **Healthcare:** Open-source biology has the potential to significantly disrupt the healthcare industry by enabling personalization and innovation. - **Consumer Electronics:** DIY biotech kits could potentially become a common household item, expanding the presence of biodesign in consumer electronics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Touchscreen Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ds-pixel-keyboard.md) - [Wearable Molecular Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring.md) - [AI-Powered Pixel Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [Building Block-Friendly Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melgeek-pixel.md) - [Environment-Sensing Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livegrid-digital-canvas.md) - [Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibiom-2.md) - [Physical Coding Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee.md) - [Modular STEM Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evolution-of-stem.md)