Display device and method of fabricating the same

A display device comprising:

• a planarization layer disposed on a substrate;
• a first alignment electrode and a second alignment electrode that extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other on the planarization layer;
• a first insulating layer disposed on the first alignment electrode and the second alignment electrode, the first insulating layer comprising a groove located between the first alignment electrode and the second alignment electrode;
• a light-emitting element disposed on the first insulating layer and overlapping the groove;
• a first contact electrode and a second contact electrode disposed on the first insulating layer, the first contact electrode electrically contacting a first end of the light-emitting element and the second contact electrode electrically contacting a second end of the light-emitting element;
• and
• a second insulating layer disposed on the light-emitting element.

A method of manufacturing a display device, the method comprising:

• preparing a substrate comprising a planarization layer;
• forming a first alignment electrode and a second alignment electrode on the substrate;
• forming a first insulating layer on the substrate;
• removing the first insulating layer between the first alignment electrode and the second alignment electrode to form a first opening exposing the planarization layer;
• aligning the light-emitting element in the first opening;
• forming a first contact electrode and a second contact electrode on the first insulating layer, the first contact electrode electrically contacting a first end of the light-emitting element and the second contact electrode electrically contacting a second end of the light-emitting element;
• and
• forming a second insulating layer on the light-emitting element.