SPATIAL GENOMICS
Development of the next-generation automated instrument that performs high-quality spatial genomics experiments advancing fundamental biology, precision medicine, drug development, and diagnostics.
What We Did
The Spatial Genomics system was designed to advance automated spatial genomics experiments, enabling researchers to push the boundaries of fundamental biology, precision medicine, drug development, and diagnostics. The system integrates cutting-edge automation with a user-friendly interface, streamlining complex workflows for labs. By balancing innovative design with technical functionality, RKS Design helped create a solution that enhances efficiency, precision, and scalability, setting a new benchmark for spatial genomics research.
Psycho-Aesthetics™
Product design is more than just winning awards; it’s about creating emotional connections between the product and the user. Our human-centered approach, Psycho-Aesthetics, helps us understand and quantify these connections. Our design firm uses it to create innovative products, technologies, services, brands, and more. We aim to create solutions that are relevant and impactful, using our approach to grow our clients’ businesses. With Psycho-Aesthetics as our foundation, we work with clients to establish a common language that can be used throughout our relationship.
In the research phase, RKS Design collaborated with the Spatial Genomics team to understand the core challenges of high-throughput genomic analysis. We conducted a deep dive into workflow inefficiencies, sample processing bottlenecks, and user pain points, ensuring that the new system would seamlessly integrate into laboratory environments. By analyzing existing spatial genomics solutions and gathering user feedback, we identified critical areas for ergonomic, interface, and hardware improvements. This research guided the design direction, ensuring the final system would offer both technical precision and intuitive usability.
Our strategy for the Spatial Genomics system focused on developing a high-performance, modular platform that optimized usability and automation. We prioritized seamless integration of internal components, ensuring an efficient sample loading, reagent handling, and data processing workflow. The approach also emphasized design versatility, enabling researchers to interact effortlessly with the system’s interface and hardware. By combining advanced engineering with human-centered design, we created a solution that enhances research efficiency while remaining scalable for future advancements.
The design phase was driven by a commitment to aesthetics, functionality, and intuitive user experience. At RKS Design, we applied our Psycho-Aesthetics methodology to create a sleek, ergonomic system that simplifies complex spatial genomics workflows. The instrument’s modern form factor, interactive touchscreen, and seamless component layout ensure effortless operation and maintenance. Every design element—from material selection to system accessibility—was optimized to meet the rigorous demands of high-throughput genomic research while maintaining a refined, futuristic look.
During the execution phase, RKS Design worked closely with the Spatial Genomics team to bring the vision to life through prototyping, testing, and refinement. We ensured seamless engineering handoff and manufacturability, optimizing the system for precision, durability, and ease of use. Through iterative development and hands-on testing, we validated user interactions, workflow efficiency, and system integration, ensuring the final product met both scientific and operational requirements. The result is a state-of-the-art spatial genomics instrument that empowers researchers with next-generation capabilities in automated experimentation.
RKS Project Spotlight
SPATIAL GENOMICS
Development of the next-generation automated instrument that performs high-quality spatial genomics experiments advancing fundamental biology, precision medicine, drug development, and diagnostics.
What We Did
The Spatial Genomics system was designed to advance automated spatial genomics experiments, enabling researchers to push the boundaries of fundamental biology, precision medicine, drug development, and diagnostics. The system integrates cutting-edge automation with a user-friendly interface, streamlining complex workflows for labs. By balancing innovative design with technical functionality, RKS Design helped create a solution that enhances efficiency, precision, and scalability, setting a new benchmark for spatial genomics research.
Psycho-Aesthetics
Product design is more than just winning awards; it’s about creating emotional connections between the product and the user. Our human-centered approach, Psycho-Aesthetics, helps us understand and quantify these connections. Our design firm uses it to create innovative products, technologies, services, brands, and more. We aim to create solutions that are relevant and impactful, using our approach to grow our clients’ businesses. With Psycho-Aesthetics as our foundation, we work with clients to establish a common language that can be used throughout our relationship.
In the research phase, RKS Design collaborated with the Spatial Genomics team to understand the core challenges of high-throughput genomic analysis. We conducted a deep dive into workflow inefficiencies, sample processing bottlenecks, and user pain points, ensuring that the new system would seamlessly integrate into laboratory environments. By analyzing existing spatial genomics solutions and gathering user feedback, we identified critical areas for ergonomic, interface, and hardware improvements. This research guided the design direction, ensuring the final system would offer both technical precision and intuitive usability.
Our strategy for the Spatial Genomics system focused on developing a high-performance, modular platform that optimized usability and automation. We prioritized seamless integration of internal components, ensuring an efficient sample loading, reagent handling, and data processing workflow. The approach also emphasized design versatility, enabling researchers to interact effortlessly with the system’s interface and hardware. By combining advanced engineering with human-centered design, we created a solution that enhances research efficiency while remaining scalable for future advancements.
The design phase was driven by a commitment to aesthetics, functionality, and intuitive user experience. At RKS Design, we applied our Psycho-Aesthetics methodology to create a sleek, ergonomic system that simplifies complex spatial genomics workflows. The instrument’s modern form factor, interactive touchscreen, and seamless component layout ensure effortless operation and maintenance. Every design element—from material selection to system accessibility—was optimized to meet the rigorous demands of high-throughput genomic research while maintaining a refined, futuristic look.
During the execution phase, RKS Design worked closely with the Spatial Genomics team to bring the vision to life through prototyping, testing, and refinement. We ensured seamless engineering handoff and manufacturability, optimizing the system for precision, durability, and ease of use. Through iterative development and hands-on testing, we validated user interactions, workflow efficiency, and system integration, ensuring the final product met both scientific and operational requirements. The result is a state-of-the-art spatial genomics instrument that empowers researchers with next-generation capabilities in automated experimentation.
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