LEGO NMR Spectrometer

NMR Spectrometer Miniature Prototype made from LEGO bricks (Photo: Dr. Christoph Kühne)

A custom LEGO model of a miniature nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, complete with building instructions, custom packaging, and a real magnet integrated into the design.

LEGO NMR Spectrometer – Miniature Prototype

The project playfully communicates the miniaturization of magnetic spectroscopy, connecting researchers and broader audiences with the science behind the technology. Commissioned by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) for the Collaborative Research Centre HyPERiON.

Packaging Design

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Client
Collaborative Research Centre HyPERiON, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Year
2026

Scope
Design • Packaging • Visual Identity

Credits
Design & Layout: Felix Koutchinski
3D & Design: Dr. Christoph Kühne
Concept & Design: Dr. Johannes Richers

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