Justin Beitzel

Co-Founder, Common Object Studio

The co-founder of Baltimore’s Common Object Studio – makers of furnishings that “generate the planet” – Justin Beitzel is focused on understanding the intersection of sustainable agriculture and design. Beitzel’s work spans from multinational furniture companies to individual farmers growing regenerative wool and hemp. Through real-world experimentation, the studio explores how sustainability, materiality, and community can drive value in design.

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