About
Sim–bio–tek = Simulate – Life – Technology
Simbiotek is a design studio based on design, research and fabrication which focuses on the relationship of biology and design at the juncture of science, materiality and form.
Simbiotek is a design studio based on design, research and fabrication which focuses on the relationship of biology and design at the juncture of science, materiality and form.
Each of our products are digitally designed and hand crafted after rapid prototyping fabrication with a laser cutting machine or three-dimensional printer. We hope to bring awareness to fragile symbiotic relationships in degrading ecosystems and human populations around the world.
Our designs are inspired by unique plant formations we see while traveling and often by architectural studies and analysis contracted while designing a building or public space.We also are interested in ancient culture and anthropology, reinterpreting traditional forms of human expression – like jewelry, carving, or textile patterns – into modern representations.
We focus on utilizing modern fabrication methods like rapid prototyping which allows for a high-quality output, improving the functionality of each product.
Study nature, love nature, it will never fail you. -Frank Lloyd Wright
Study nature, love nature, it will never fail you. -Frank Lloyd Wright
Hayley is a LEED Certified Green Associate (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) and holds a degree in architecture and environmental design from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She works across multiple facets of design, holding an interest in architecture, products, furniture and cultural anthropology. Originally from Los Angeles area, she now lives in San Diego. Hayley pursues on-going research in cultural influence as it relates to the scale of cities, built environments and human interaction. 
Hayley Stewart
Hunter Ruthrauff
Hunter has two passions in life: architecture and wildlife. Fittingly his focus in design draws inspiration from biology. Hunter holds both a Master of Science in Architecture and Design Computation from the University of Washington and an undergraduate degree in Architecture and Environmental Design from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He focuses on emerging fabrication technologies in architecture and product design.
PRESS
- A Few of Our Favorite Entries: GE Garages Making Things Competitions
- Biomimetics and Architecture -Michael Fox, Ehsaan Mesghali, Hunter Ruthrauff
- 2Modern Blog: Prism Jewelry, Modern Geometric Designs
- Drum Table – Design Milk Feature
- Cluster Coasters – Better Living Through Design Feature
- Heart Handmade Blog Feature: Biomimetic Jewelry and Architecturally Influenced Design
