Living cells achieve precise control of shape and size through sophisticated biochemical machinery. However, such precision is extremely challenging to emulate in artificial cellular compartments. So far, various physicochemical and mechanical interventions have been employed to tailor the dimensions of model systems such as liposomes, emulsions, coacervates, and polymer capsules. In this Perspective, we discuss the state of the art in artificial cell research in controlling shape and size and the challenges that need to be addressed.
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