STUDIO
Colabufalo Studio, co-founded by Simon Colabufalo and Bhavana Nayer, embodies a dynamic fusion of tradition and innovation. The studio’s evolving aesthetic explores sustainable materials such as wood, aluminum, bioplastics, and cork, utilizing both traditional craftsmanship and modern technologies like Hi-tech CNC and 3D printing.
Simon Colabufalo is an Australian industrial designer. Simon grew up in Melbourne and has worked in both Australia and Germany. he has gained extensive experience with
human-centered design, professional development and implementation of strategies. This has helped him develop a unique understanding of innovative design. Simon was worked on projects at Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), Chevrolet, BMW, Mini and Bugatti.
He received his Bachelor of Design with Honours, Industrial Design from Swinburne University of Tech- nology and also holds a Diploma of Arts, Product Design from RMIT University. Simon is also a member of the Design Institute of Australia.
Their international acclaim is evident through features in global magazines and numerous award recogni- tions. In essence, the studio is a creative hub where diverse materials and processes converge, producing designs that resonate globally.
EXHIBITIONS
2023:
The Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design/ The Barn at Rosny Farm Hobart/ Australia
2022:
Fringe Furniture/ Linden New Art/ Australia
2017:
Fringe Furniture/ Abbotsford Convent Melbourne/ Australia
Workshopped/ Supa Centa Sydney/ Australia
2015:
Sydney Indesign/ Australian Technology Park Sydney/ Australia
Workedshopped/ Supa Centa Sydney/ Australia
Fringe Furniture/ Abbotsford Convent Melbourne/ Australia
2013:
The Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design/ The Barn at Rosny Farm Hobart/ Australia
2012:
DesignEX/ The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Sydney/ Australia
2009:
The Edge/ The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Sydney/ Australia
2007:
DesignEX/ Melbourne Exhibition Centre Melbourne/ Australia
2005:
Fringe Furniture/ Melbourne Museum Carlton Gardens Melbourne/ Australia
Furnitex/ Melbourne Exhibition Centre Melbourne/ Australia
AWARDS
2023:
The Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design Chimera, Finalist
2015:
Gold Melbourne Design Award, Pinguino
Lunch Pad, Pinguino, Finalist
Lunch Pad, Spade, Shortlist
2013:
The Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design The Combine, Finalist
Lunch Pad, Exhale, Shortlist
Qantas Spirit Of Youth Awards Craft & Object Designer Highly Commended
A’ Design Award, EVA, Platinum
A’ Design Award, Disco-Volante, Gold
A’ Design Award, Oculus, Gold
2008:
VACC Target 2020 car competition, SV1, Finalist
2007:
Wheels Young Designer of The Year design, Finalist
