Working outside the commission
Members reserve as much time as possible to develop uncommissioned projects — projects that address a need in the Office, that propose alternative views to existing industry standards, and contribute to the field at large.
Unwind Labyrinth
This labyrinth is a tool designed to calm a wound-up mind. Designed by Sarah Rainwater & Work-Shop
Plywood Furniture
Custom furniture for contemporary work. Created by Anastasia Congdon, Greg Nemes & Nic Schumann
Flatfile
WordPress theme designed for artists that combines portfolio and blog. Created by John Caserta & Andrew LeClair
The Design Archives
Bound volumes containing our recycled paper. Designed by Adam Lucas & John Caserta
Playing with new ways of making
We experiment with different ways to collaborate, looking to disrupt the solo auteur and hierarchical models of working. We do this by running workshops and projects in hopes of nurturing relationships, growing ourselves and creating unexpected end forms.
Themed mini-collections
Members generated as many designs based on a theme and uploaded them to Society6 for on-demand production. Led by Sarah Rainwater
Holiday Greeting Cards
To celebrate the holidays, members created an assortment of greeting card designs to give away. Designed by Office members
Paper Football Poster Workshop
Members “passed†designs back and forth, printing designs on top of others in passive collaboration. Designed by Office Members
The Design Archives, Vol. 19
A set of rules for members to archive and publish their work from 2012. Developed by Dylan Fracareta
Fall Leaves
An open call for submissions led to this collaboration with Guilherme Falcão from Brazil. Project of The Design Office
Full credits: Guilherme Falcão, John Caserta, Jeremy MickelIt’s Your Birthday, Hobo
