Julie Legault

Julie Legault is a Montreal-based designer-entrepreneur and founder of Amino Labs, an MIT spinout dedicated to making genetic engineering accessible to non-scientists and children through hands-on learning experiences. Holding a B.F.A. in Design and Computation Art from Concordia University, a Master of Art from the Royal College of Art in London, and a Master of Science from MIT Media Lab, Julie brings a rare interdisciplinary expertise that bridges cutting-edge technology and accessible design. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with globally recognized brands and artists, including Rihanna and Imogen Heap, creating smart materials, wearable technology, and interactive art that have been featured in Wired Magazine, The New York Times, MoMA, ARS Electronica, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. As co-author of Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero, a fellow of the Coaching Fellowship program for remarkable young women leaders of impact, and a recognized I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience employer, Julie is committed to driving cultural change by transforming complex scientific and technological concepts into transformative, human-centered experiences and products.