Bionest
Unlocking biodiversity signals from the air
Bionest is a field-deployable sampler concept that innovatively monitors biodiversity by capturing environmental DNA (eDNA) directly from the air, moving beyond traditional water and soil testing. Its modular design and specialized sensors improve the reliability of ecological data. Bionest is sustainable because it uses a wind-driven power concept for low-energy, long-term remote operation and is designed for durability, repair, and end-of-life recycling.
Company/Institution
Queensland University of Technology
Country
Australia
Designer(s)
Katarina Gessner
Katarina Gessner is a third-year Industrial Design student at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. Her childhood love of LEGO and inventing evolved into a passion for creating meaningful products that make a real impact. Driven by empathy and curiosity, she aims to bridge functionality with emotion through experimentation, collaboration, and a constant desire to learn.