Design Boom
OCTOBER 20, 2022
starbucks' new location invites visitors to experience a traditional 'hanok' house, combining the old and new. The post starbucks sets up shop in a century-old timber hanok in south korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The year is 2030. It’s been a decade since the pandemic, and the world has moved on. Society has adapted and we’ve empowered ourselves economically, professionally and with technology. Things are looking bright (and maybe there’s not a mask in sight). We’ve innovated, tested, learnt, and reflected – and ultimately concluded that the future is human.
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Battersea Power Station welcomed over a quarter of a million visitors during its opening weekend between Friday 14 th – Sunday 16 th October , as huge crowds came to see inside the iconic landmark for the very first time and explore the neighbourhood’s new pedestrianised high street, Electric Boulevard. . Nearly forty years after the lights were switched off in one of London’s most defining landmarks and following an eight-year restoration project in which the building was transformed from a der
Design Week
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Art director Peter Dyer created the cover for this year’s Booker Prize winner, drawing inspiration from “Sri Lankan devil masks” known as Raksha masks. Shehan Karunatilaka is the second Sri Lankan author to win the prize with his book The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. Set during the height of the Sri Lankan civil war, the book follows the afterlife of photographer, gambler and closeted gay man.
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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.
Design Boom
OCTOBER 18, 2022
a softly lit maze of columns invites visitors to meander among the 'stone forest' and discover spaces like meadows. The post studio HAS crafts casa de zanotta interiors as a minimalist ‘stone forest’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Earlier this week, purpose-driven business leaders gathered in Sydney to talk shop at the annual Purpose Conference. On day one of the two-day event, a panel consisting of B Lab Australia and New Zealand CEO Andrew Davies, KPMG chief purpose officer Richard Boele, Unilever ANZ CEO Nicky Sparshott and Amazon sustainability innovation leader Anne Aschoarsobi explored the opportunity for large corporations to get involved in the sustainability movement.
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Design Week
OCTOBER 21, 2022
People can spend an entire life without much of an understanding about why they are the way they are. ‘Be yourself’ is something of a paradox, isn’t it? Simultaneously delightfully simple and head-splittingly complex advice. Even those of us who stride confidently ahead, dripping with an envy-inducing identity cannot always explain how they do it.
Design Boom
OCTOBER 20, 2022
a centralized ‘sitting experience’ showroom with a sleek design elevates the familiar, daily act of simply sitting in a chair. The post chair store in seoul creates tailored ‘sitting experience’ to help buyers find their perfect fit appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Swiss watch brands are set to benefit from a rise in pre-owned sales, driven by millennial and Gen Z consumers. A recent report from Deloitte estimates the pre-owned luxury watch market will grow to US$35 billion by 2030. . The growth is expected to be driven by the launching of new pre-owned offerings by brands, the expansion of existing channels and consumers looking for discounted and discontinued timepieces.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Vispring, recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and luxury bedmakers since 1901, is opening the doors to the brand’s first flagship showroom. Located on Regent Street St James’s in the heart of London, Vispring’s new London flagship will display the brand’s world-renowned product portfolio as well as providing secluded areas for customers to test the products, with a sleep expert on hand, so they can be assured they can select the perfect bed to meet their requirements.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt
Design Week
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Fieldwork Facility has designed a new “dreamlike” publication featuring experimental typography to accompany American artist Sondra Perry’s audio-visual work Lineage for a Phantom Zone. Created for the inaugural Muse Rolls-Royce Dream Commission, Perry’s artwork imagines a dream the artist wishes she could have had. Combining personal and online archival footage, Perry explores both her personal.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 21, 2022
What can art and war-inspired design do in a war situation? Can it influence the movement of tanks, stop a soldier or get a child to […]. The post Making a statement through art: 5 war-inspired designs appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Craig King started his retail career working on the shop floor of a luxury fashion boutique. What started as an unplanned detour from his university studies, turned into a lifelong passion for driving better business outcomes. Here, the CEO of Australian denim brand Ksubi reflects on a key moment that changed his career path, and the number one thing he looks for when hiring.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Superdry is among the first wave of an array of British and international brands shoppers can now find inside Battersea Power Station’s Turbine Halls. The London Landmark opened its doors to the public for the first time in history, on Friday 14 th October. After almost 40 years, the power is back on and set to become one of the city’s most exciting retail and leisure destinations. .
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Design Week
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Studio Texture has rebranded and renamed charity ICAN – now Speech and Language UK- with an identity which uses characters and speech bubbles. The charity’s goal is to reach more of the 1.7 million children who have difficulties with talking and understanding words.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Considered one of design’s world geniuses, Dieter Rams‘ four-decade work for Braun and British company Vitsoe has made him a living icon. Artists and designers all […]. The post Less, but better: 10 best Dieter Rams designs appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The Memo was founded to take the pain out of shopping for baby goods, an experience that can often be overwhelming for first-time parents. Which products are really essential, and which ones are just gimmicks? “I felt very overwhelmed by the options, and I felt quite underwhelmed by the level of service and the experience,” Kate Casey, co-founder and CEO of The Memo, told Inside Retail about the experience of visiting big-box stores when she was pregnant.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The iconic Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station , a legendary London landmark, has been brought back to life as one of the most exciting and innovative mixed-use neighbourhoods in the world – a place for locals, tourists, and residents to enjoy a unique blend of shops, bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, parks, and historical spaces. The Watches of Switzerland showroom is situated on the ground floor directly off Malaysian Square – entering through the magnificent Turbine Hall A which w
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Design Week
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The Liminal Space has designed the exhibition In Theatre, which urges people to consider how technology and AI can be used in a surgical setting. Working with The Wellcome / EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS), the studio set out to create a space that would showcase futuristic innovations from researchers in engineering and clinical sciences at University College London.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 17, 2022
People browsing through design stores may have a hard time imagining that products on display, with beautiful leather-like patterns, are made from recycled fruit and food […]. The post 6 products made from food waste appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Labour costs have historically been one of the largest costs impacting a business’s ability to scale and grow. With an increase in energy and fuel costs driving a surge in production and delivery costs, retail businesses are starting to feel pressure from all angles. So, how can businesses use data to streamline their labour spending and create business-wide efficiencies?
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Grosvenor today announces the opening of Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Beauty Wonderland’ at Liverpool ONE. The 1,000 sq ft store, located on the corner of Paradise Street, marks the brand’s first UK opening in six years and the first standalone UK Charlotte Tilbury space outside London. . Charlotte Tilbury’s newest ‘easy-to-choose, easy-to-use’ beauty destination at Liverpool ONE is the next step in the brand’s global expansion, building on the success of stores in international locations such as Los A
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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.
Design Week
OCTOBER 17, 2022
On 16 September a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa (Jina) Amini, died in hospital after being detained by Iran’s ‘morality police’ for wearing her hijab too loosely three days earlier. In the wake of her death, widely believed to have been caused by being beaten heavily in custody, a protest movement has grown across Iran and around the world, led by women.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 18, 2022
EDIT Napoli, the exhibition dedicated to authorial design that returned for its fourth consecutive edition in the capital of the Campania region from October 7 to […]. The post In Naples design is “fair” appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Country Road has launched the first fashion industry climate fund in Australia, the Country Road Climate Fund, which will see the heritage retailer invest $1.5 million in grant funding over the next three years to help accelerate climate solutions for Australia’s fashion industry. The fund has been a year in the making and was inspired by the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which warned that drastic and immediate action is needed to prevent an environmental disa
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Recent reports suggest the boom in home improvement has come to an end, with the monthly Spending Report from Nationwide noting falls of 7% and 8% in June and July when compared to last year’s numbers. Rising inflation is playing a part in homeowners cutting back on non-essential spending in the run-up to Christmas but how serious an issue is this for the retail industry?
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.
Design Week
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Design Bridge has redesigned Unilever’s sustainable and eco-friendly home and personal care brand Seventh Generation to better communicate its mission and 30+ years of experience in an increasingly crowded sustainable product market.
All Work
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The pre-pandemic open office designs no longer meet the needs of employees who had gotten used to uninterrupted quiet in their homes. A huge benefit of working from home is the empowerment people feel from having control of their space — restoring some of that choice and control will go a long way to making people feel not just comfortable but effective in the space.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Canterbury of New Zealand is famous for iconic activewear – tried and tested clothing, as durable on the city streets as it is on the footy field or the outback. Toughness and resilience have always been at the heart of our products. To respect those who wear our clothes, we put quality, design and versatility before anything else. . But the CCC logo stands for more than just physical toughness.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 20, 2022
It’s impossible, when you see the LAGO floating bed Fluttua, not to stop and wonder. Is it hovering, is it an optical illusion, how does it […]. The post The LAGO floating bed Fluttua is an outstanding design idea: here is why appeared first on DesignWanted.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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