If you’re an interior designer/decorator, architect, landscape designer, or draftsperson, the Design Commons was built with you in mind. If you’re not sure if you qualify for membership, please email us to discuss. At this time, we are not accepting members who fall outside of those job titles.

We offer flexible memberships tailored to the way you work, whether that’s occasional use, daily access, or something in between. You can read all about the memberships right up there ^^^

Yes! You are welcome to one complimentary Day Pass so you can experience the space before deciding on your level of commitment.

The space is designed for deep solo work, collaboration, or a mix of both. You’ll mostly find designers on their computers redlining drawings, in the Materials Library pulling samples, or in the Conference Room presenting to clients. There are quiet areas to make phone calls and more social areas to chat with other designers.

Yes, members can reserve the conference room for client presentations or team collaborations through the Optix app. Non-members can book the conference room for $30/hr.

Only Resident Members can access the space after business hours and on weekends with their fob/key.

Resident members will having a locking office or locking filing cabinet under their desk. Resident and Community members will have the option to store samples and design presentation materials in a designated area or drawer marked with their name.

Absolutely. The Commons thrives on connection - members often share resources, ideas, and even project opportunities.

Yes! We’ll host weekly social events, workshops, vendor presentations, and panels. All events are free to Resident and Community Members. Non-members will pay per event through the Optix app.

We understand that plans change. Memberships may be paused or canceled with 30 days’ notice. Resident Members commit to an initial 6-month term, after which membership continues on a month-to-month basis.

However, if you are up against extenuating circumstances and cannot continue your membership, please email us directly to discuss.

You’re welcome to meet clients at the Commons! To ensure everyone’s privacy, please host client visits in your office, the Conference Room, or the Materials Library.

At this time, we don’t offer guest passes. Design Commons is more than a coworking space - it’s a community we’re intentional about building and maintaining. Limiting access helps us preserve the collaborative, supportive environment our members value. If you have a guest interested in a Day Pass, please direct them to the website.

We’re located in the bustling Pearl district on the 2nd floor of the Graphic Arts Building at 108 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR 97209. Resident Members can use their fob to enter the door to the right of SMG Collective - you can access the Commons by stair or elevator.

Community Members and those without a fob can enter at the 120 NW 9th entrance. The door is unlocked during business hours. Go up the stairs to the second floor, take a right and we are down the hall.

There is plenty of street parking with a 2-hour limit, but you must move your car to a new location if you’d like to remain on the street. We are not happy with the changes the city has made to street parking stays and are actively working to extend parking limits on our block.

For longer stays, there are two surface lots and one parking garage within one block of the Commons. Surface lots range from $12.75/day to $15/day.

Surface Lots
Corner of NW Couch and NW 9th (west side of street)
Corner of NW Davis and NW 9th

Parking Garage
Corner of NW Couch and NW 9th (east side of street)

We LOVE dogs but Design Commons isn’t a daily dog-park office. While we don’t generally allow pups, we understand that sometimes they need to tag along - so we handle it on a case-by-case basis to keep both our community and your furry friend happy. Please text Kat directly if your pup needs to tag along for the day.