
Design Commune
Truly multidisciplinary in practice, Commune has, since its inception in 2004, tackled all areas of design. The work featured in this book highlights all disciplines that Commune engages in, including: Private interior design Commercial interior spaces Artist collaborations Product designs Packaging Graphics And more “Everybody has a voice, and just by recognizing that, the product is so much better in the end,” says Roman Alonso about the work at Commune, whose team he leads along with Steven Johanknecht. But there is one caveat about their work, he says. “Check the ego and the lawyer at the door, because otherwise you will not get a good product.” With the ethos that focuses on artistry, their group has been successful, and their work is undeniably beautiful. Its projects share many common threads, such as the influence of handcrafted materials, but each remains deeply personal and unique. Though in Los Angeles, the designers at Commune come from around the country, and around the