AD Pro declares Knoll’s collaboration with Ini Archibong as one of seven design collaborations piquing their interest. They commend the Iquo collection for its “commanding presence” and the different colored finishes of the product, most notably the “audacious moss green and fiery-red orange hues.” Business of Home also describes the collection as a “can’t miss item,” highlighting its indoor-outdoor design in a product roundup.
Design Milk delves deeper into the Archibong story, providing background on his work as a designer and more information on the Iquo collection. The writer notes that Archibong’s newest collection consists of cafe tables and chairs designed to withstand indoor and outdoor elements. The article also alludes to the meaning of Iquo, “powerful voice,” as an homage to his mother, grandmother, daughter, who all share the name. Iquo embodies the strong and unique characteristics of the collection.