Symbiont (/ˈsimbīänt/): an organism living in symbiosis with another.
Renowned biologist Lynn Margulis (1938-2011) defined the term symbiont as the “co-opting of strangers,” the driving force behind biological evolution.
About Symbiont
Symbiont is a student-run zine that explores alternative perspectives on designing and cultivating biocentric and sustainable futures. As concerns of the climate increase, there is a pressing need to address alternative creative approaches in climate mitigation and adaptation. This zine investigates hybrid typologies from architecture and biotechnology to urban farming and environmental history, to propose new, engaging modes of communicating the climate narrative.
Our Team
Annick Saralegui
Annick is a senior at New York University Gallatin concentrating on “Environmental Design for the Regenerative Economy”. She believes that a cross-disciplinary approach that intersects design, biology, and sustainable business, can provide a fascinating lens from which to address our current environmental crisis and propose alternative bio-informed futures.
Julia Cruz
Born and raised in sunny Manila, Julia Cruz is currently a senior at NYU Gallatin concentrating on Design, Technology, and Social Good. She is passionate about user experiences and products that make a positive impact.
Natalia Fernandez
Natalia is a sophomore Product Design and Interdisciplinary Science student at Parsons School of Design. In her work she looks to explore ecologically and socially sustainable systems, how these inform the built environment, and how the built environment in turn informs us.
Raquel Ganino
Raquel is a senior at New York University Gallatin studying landscape design and sustainable agriculture. She works to combine indigenous land practices with forward facing ag.tech. to create a greener food system.
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