A display device includes a substrate and a display element layer disposed on the substrate and emitting light. The display element layer includes a first electrode electrically connected to a portion of a first light emitting element, a second electrode electrically connected to another portion of the first light emitting element, and at least one insulating structure disposed on the substrate and having a convex shape protruding from the substrate. The first light emitting element is disposed in a space of the at least one insulating structure. A method of manufacturing the display device is also disclosed.