Episode 18 - Regenerative by Design with Common Object Studio

<p>In this episode of The Green Route, we sit down with Fernando Ramirez and Justin Beitzal, the founders of Common Object Studio — an industrial design firm pioneering regenerative design. From their furnishing line Okaterra to their collaborations with design-driven companies, they embed sustainability, community, and radical intentionality into every step of the process. We talk about what inspired their purpose-driven approach, the challenges of regenerative design, and how they’re creating products that give back more than they take.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.commonobjectstudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Common Object Studio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/commonobjectstudio" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Common Object Studio on IG</a></li><li><a href="https://www.okaterra.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Okaterra</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/okaterra/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Okaterra on IG</a></li><li><a href="https://metropolismag.com/products/metropolis-sustainability-lab-neocon-2025/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Metropolis&#39;s Sustainability Lab at NeoCon</a></li><li><a href="https://awards.azuremagazine.com/article/common-object-studio/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Azure Emerging Design Awards</a></li></ul><p><em>Have thoughts or comments to share? Feel free to reach out to MAREDI Design at </em><a href="mailto:hello@maredi-design.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">hello@maredi-design.com</a></p>