Independent Editorial Recognition for an Award-Winning Design
Following the success of the Symbiont coffee table collection at both the VIVID Design Awards and the IDEA Awards, the collection received further recognition with a feature in Artichoke Magazine, one of Australia’s leading architecture and design publications. Published in The Edit, the feature highlighted Symbiont’s innovative modular design, where individual tables connect to form multiple configurations, as well as its distinctive colour palette inspired by Australian landscapes recovering after bushfires.
Recognition Beyond the Awards
The connection with Artichoke was a natural one. As a supporter of the VIVID Design Awards, the publication was familiar with Symbiont’s early success, which later continued with a highly commended recognition at the IDEA Awards. Being featured in Artichoke helped introduce Symbiont to a wider audience of architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts, adding another independent endorsement to the collection’s journey.
A Feature in The Edit
Appearing in The Edit, Artichoke’s curated product section was particularly meaningful, as it reflects the projects that the editorial team believes are worth spotlighting.
Continuing the Formacy Story
Symbiont remains one of the defining collections by Formacy Design Bureau, the collaborative practice of Manuel Canestrini and Colin Whitehead. Together, the collection’s awards and editorial recognition reflect Formacy’s ongoing commitment to thoughtful design, innovation, and Australian craftsmanship.
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