Designing for science. companionship through crafting.
Codon65 is a rare beast: a design studio for the needs of science-based ventures. We don’t do retail. We don’t do real estate. We only partner with those people and organisations working in and around science, from an academic lab to a investment fund.
Codon65 was born in 2021 and is solely owned by us, the founders: Andrea Martos and David Hidalgo. We meet in school in 2005. We were 12 back then and have been hermanos ever since. David became a designer and Andrea developed into a scientist. We created Codon65 without more backing than our personal resources, and a profound admiration for each other’s field.
Not all ideas are great. We believe that excellent design comes from the same place as excellent science: expert hands, time to experiment and fundamentally asking the right questions.
We are a small team and take pride in working with our partners as such, founders to founders, scientists to scientists.
For us, it isn’t just business. It’s personal, Sonny.
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Andrea Martos, PhD
Founder & Managing Director
PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge. I have spent a decade working in and around academic laboratories and biotech companies in Spain, Denmark and UK. I still ask people what’s their favourite experiment. Likes push bikes, S-730s trains, and the Bullet 350.
David Hidalgo
Founder & Design Director
Visual Designer with over a decade of experience, specialised in creating detail-oriented digital brands, products and experiences. My passion is to make the world a better more aesthetic place. Likes making lists, gothic cathedrals and any plan that involves eating.
Samuel Domiguez
Head of Partnership
Experienced in early-stage startup development working first hand with founders. I have worked in both Venture Capital funds and Family Offices, particularly those within the Biotechnology sector. Always eager to expand my knowledge. Likes Star Wars Lego, watching Wales play in the 6 Nations and backcountry skiing.
Emily Brown
Science Associate
BA (Hons) in Natural Sciences and MPhil in Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge. I love science, ranging from classic biochemistry to computational research. I delve into the scientific detail to inform the design process. Likes intense board games nights, dreaming up wild future plans, and spaghetti carbonara.
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We are different
We design for ventures in and around science.
We understand fundamental scientific research and key technologies.
We speak scientific lingo. So you don’t have to translate and details don’t get lost.
We bring vanguard design to the niche ideas that bring the world forward.
We leverage cutting-edge crafting technologies and tools.
We have hands on experience in VC and operations, and understand the impact of brands on fundraising, teamship and company formation.
We work founders to founders.
We offer startup-friendly compensation plans to ensure nobody is left behind.
So your brand is not a constrain but an asset.
Partner with us
We invite you to reach out and discuss potential collaborations, seeing our extended portfolio or learn more about our studio's approach to science ventures.
Join us
Currently we don’t have any open positions but we are always keen to discover budding talent that does things differently.
