Theta 128 — 3D DNA sequencer
Design for the Theta 128, a high-throughput 3D DNA sequencer developed by Single Technologies — a Stockholm-based biotech company pioneering a new approach to genome sequencing using volumetric imaging. The platform aims to drastically reduce costs and unlock new applications in genomics and spatial biology.
Client
Single technologies
Role
Industrial Design
Graphic Design
User Interface
CMF (Color, Material, Finish)
Single technologies
Role
Industrial Design
Graphic Design
User Interface
CMF (Color, Material, Finish)
Brief/Challenge
The challenge was to design an exterior for the world's first 3D DNA sequencer that reflects its groundbreaking technology while accommodating the practical needs of ongoing development. The design needed to appeal to early-access clients and investors, keep production costs low, and allow easy access for rapid iteration and upgrades by the engineering team.
Solution
The resulting design features a folded aluminum chassis with a modular approach, allowing the engineering team to quickly access internal components. The exterior presents a high-tech aesthetic suitable for presentations and demos, subtly communicating that this is high-performance hardware still in development. The design balances form and function, providing a robust platform for Single Technologies' innovative 3D sequencing technology.
The challenge was to design an exterior for the world's first 3D DNA sequencer that reflects its groundbreaking technology while accommodating the practical needs of ongoing development. The design needed to appeal to early-access clients and investors, keep production costs low, and allow easy access for rapid iteration and upgrades by the engineering team.
Solution
The resulting design features a folded aluminum chassis with a modular approach, allowing the engineering team to quickly access internal components. The exterior presents a high-tech aesthetic suitable for presentations and demos, subtly communicating that this is high-performance hardware still in development. The design balances form and function, providing a robust platform for Single Technologies' innovative 3D sequencing technology.
