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The Coffee Run
How did a Formula One car land in the HQ? It began a decade ago when I met Joe Scarbo, an engineer and creator extraordinaire. At that time, he was...
Disco Drinks: Episode 2
It's no surprise that Discommon likes a good cocktail. The company was founded on our work with The Macallan and Highland Park. We're fortunate to have The Partum Company in house...
The Importance of Design for Execution
Theory will only take you so far. Discommon for Butterfly Network In a recent post, we explained our four key approaches to design strategy, but we must acknowledge that these are...
From the Archives: A Chat with STANDARD H's Wesley Smith
I had the opportunity to sit down earlier this year to have a conversation with Wesley Smith of STANDARD H podcast. We chatted about all things Discommon — from how we approach client work...
Disco Drinks: Episode 1
It's no surprise that Discommon likes a good cocktail. The company was founded on our work with The Macallan and Highland Park - Negroni's might feature more in our social...
Four Approaches to Design Strategy
We often get asked the question, “What is Discommon?” And to that, there is no straightforward answer. From designing and mass manufacturing millions of medical accessories to incredible architectural installments, sneakers,...
The Concorde Sculpture
In 2023, our team of three saw the completion of our largest and most innovative project to date: the designing, manufacturing, transportation, and installation of an 11,420-component and 48-foot-long sculpture...
From the Archives: Neil joins Design Milk for Friday Five
"I realized I could make things real, and that thrill never left." In June of 2025, Neil sat down to chat with Design Milk editor, Anna Zappia, for the publication's...