3. research concept
Virology is a source of well-validated
structures & shapes.
These architectural forms can be
deconstructed or abstracted to create novel
wearables and explore unprecedented
applications.
4. virus-like particles as vaccines
• Proteins from the outer shell + surface proteins
• No genetic material – lack viral nucleic acids
• Can be successful in eliciting an immune response
without eliciting infection
• HPV and HepB vaccines are composed of virus-like
particles – first to be approved by the FDA
5. primary design questions
• How can virus-like structures and forms be meaningfully
deconstructed and applied to wearables?
• What novel and functional architectures can be created
