A journey through the acclaimed design studio's effortless California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle

Design Commune reveals the evolution story of an acclaimed design studio rooted firmly in the California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle. Truly multidisciplinary in practice, Commune has, since its inception in 2004, tackled all areas of design. The work featured in this second book highlights all disciplines that Commune engages in, including interior design projects for private and commercial spaces, artist collaborations, product designs, packaging, and graphics. Its projects share many common threads, such as the influence of handcrafted materials, but each remains deeply personal and unique.


A follow up to Commune: Designed in California, this book showcases the evolution of the acclaimed design studio rooted firmly in the California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle

About the Author
Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknecht are cofounders and principals at Commune Design. They first met while working at Barneys New York, when Alonso was director of corporate PR and Johanknecht was vice president of display and store design. Previous to Commune they had long careers in design, fashion, retail, and marketing, as well as magazine and book publishing.

Reviews
"Design Commune is packed with ideas: Think poppy Josef Frank textiles, botanical Marthe Armitage wallpapers, and rich woodwork." * Martha Stewart Living *



Book Information
ISBN 9781419747748
Author Roman Alonso
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Abrams
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 1530g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 223mm * 32mm