Ten Years at The Design Office (Talk, Listen, Door) / Available at www.draw-down.com / The #DesignOffice was founded by #JohnCaserta in 2007 to answer the creative needs of independent designers in Providence, Rhode Island, by providing office space, shared equipment, community, and resources. In addition to providing the essentials, it initiates and supports collaborative projects and proposals. Office members tend to have a balanced practice — accepting commissions and initiating projects. There's a history of members making prototypes, seeking funding, finding collaborators, and locating venues for their from-the-ground-up projects. 2017 marked the 10-year anniversary of this important organization. Friends and colleagues from near and far gathered to celebrate The Design Office's impact and future. This volume, produced to highlight lessons learned, produced to accompany TDO's anniversary, also emerged from a need to collectively reflect on the past decade while turning a curious eye towards what the future might bring. All former and current members, plus select contributors—a veritable who's who of design luminaries and emerging leaders!—were asked to contribute. Fifty entries share #advice and observations, marking moments and sharing stories about the various spaces where those who love what they do come together to get their best work done. This book is about a specific #collaborative space with lessons and takeaways for those interested in—or already running—collective #designspaces and organizations. With plenty of insights, it also serves as a resource for independent designers and design studios of all sizes. Printed in a #limitededition of 150 copies #graphicdesign #typography
