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1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted globally each year. In the UK, 60% of that wasted food is still safe to consume. Solveiga Pakštaitė, an industrial designer from London, created Mimica Touch in an attempt to combat this problem. Mimica Touch is a temperature-sensitive indicator that aims to provide a more accurate expiration guide. If you added two days of safe shelf life to perishable goods, it could potentially result in 50% less retail waste and 63% less home waste according to
Atelier Intimo’s first Flagship, designed by O&O STUDIO, is located on one of the busiest retail streets in Shanghai - Huai Hai Road. Continue reading.
It’s the end of the season and sales did not go quite as planned. Now, what do you do with all the leftover stock and still recoup some of the initial investment? The obvious solution is to have a sale and reduce prices. But first, you must have a plan and be prepared for having a sale. This includes setting a goal, having a vision, and investing in the right sales supplies, including signs, tagging/pricing supplies, and display options.
Mike Gilvar: Thanks to everybody for joining this session of The Bottom Line at TTG. I’m here with Pete and he’s gonna give us a progress report on the Airstream. Where are we Pete? What’s going on? Pete Adauto: We got a lot of stuff going on here. One of the things that I really wanted to show this time was our windows. These are all the windows.
AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
General Motors (GM) has unveiled a new logo and updated identity in the hopes of reinforcing its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. Established in Michigan, US in 1908, GM is the parent company to brands including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. It also has international ventures such as Chinese marques Wuling and Baojun. The new identity is accompanied by GM’s “Everybody In” electric vehicle campaign, which lays out its plans to help reduce emissions and build an “all-
Apparently, men and women are remarkably similar when it comes to shopping. Apparently that means that we can take a one-size-fits-all approach to how we market to shoppers. Really? If that were true, that would be amazing right? Our lives would be so simple! But before you dust off your beach clothes and plan to take the rest of the year off, maybe you should read the rest of this post first.
What can CPG brands expect in a post-pandemic phygital world? And how can you be prepared for it? After all the uncertainty of 2020, it’s understandable that brands want to predict what to expect in this new year, but due to a number of factors – including the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, economic downturn, a new presidential term, and additional uncertainty on vaccine administration – that’s become much more challenging.
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What can CPG brands expect in a post-pandemic phygital world? And how can you be prepared for it? After all the uncertainty of 2020, it’s understandable that brands want to predict what to expect in this new year, but due to a number of factors – including the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, economic downturn, a new presidential term, and additional uncertainty on vaccine administration – that’s become much more challenging.
The start of the year is always a good time to ideate and come up with new business practices. And one of the most important areas to consider when making changes is your retail store design. Aesthetics, shopping behaviors, and consumer preferences are always evolving, so you need to make sure that your store’s look and feel reflects the latest trends and the needs of your customers.
Spanish brand consultancy Summa has designed Sevilla FC’s new identity and crest, with visuals inspired by the city’s gothic architecture. The work, which was in development for eight months, also includes an updated strategy as the team looks to amplify its international reputation, according to Summa. Sevilla FC was founded in 1890 and is based in Seville itself, the largest city in the Andalusia region of southern Spain.
Apparently, men and women are remarkably similar when it comes to shopping. Apparently that means that we can take a one-size-fits-all approach to how we market to shoppers. Really? If that were true, that would be amazing right? Our lives would be so simple! But before you dust off your beach clothes and plan to take the rest of the year off, maybe you should read the rest of this post first.
December Sales Top PredictionsThe Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the globe, making it hard to find normalcy in day to day life. Holiday shoppers did not allow this to deter them from spending during the final month of the holiday shopping season. Today, the National Retail Federation announced that holiday sales were up a whopping 8.3% year over year in 2020.Purchases reflected pandemic trends, including upticks for DIY and cooking purchases.
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
The start of the year is always a good time to ideate and come up with new business practices. And one of the most important areas to consider when making changes is your retail store design. Aesthetics, shopping behaviors, and consumer preferences are always evolving, so you need to make sure that your store’s look and feel reflects the latest trends and the needs of your customers.
Uncommon has designed the new “dream-like” identity for mortgage broker Habito, creating a “beautiful, badass version of heaven” The London-based studio’s work includes a new logo, visual assets and merchandise. A campaign is also launching in March to sponsor Skateboard England’s National Championships. [link]. Habito was established in 2016, following founder Dan Hegarty’s difficulty in buying his first property which involved multiple mistakes with hi
For entrepreneurs starting up a new business that involves construction, there is one question that needs to be answered before any detailed planning can begin. “Do I need an engineer, an architect – or both – to complete the blueprints and submit the design package to the municipality for permitting approval?”. As an integrated engineering, architecture + design firm that offers both services to our clients, we are more than happy to clear up any confusion.
What do you think 2021 will hold for furniture design? For many, 2020 presented the opportunity to really think about the way they live within the home. This year, we imagine that this will manifest itself in customers looking to make the most of the space they have, maximising every function for their multitude of everyday needs. Top of the list is likely to be the home office; converted cupboards, allowing workers to close the doors at the end of the day, and room dividers to carve out home of
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
What do you think 2021 will hold for interactive design? Hege Aaby, co-founder and managing director at Sennep: 2020, what a strange end to a decade! Covid has turned our lives upside down with remote working and endless zoom calls. It has made us adopt new ways of thinking and working that are sure to be reflected in the trends we’ll see in UX design in 2021.
What do you think 2021 will hold for product design? As we enter 2021, one of the major shifts for product design will be just how willing consumers are to consume. Over the course of 2020, the collective mindset has shifted from, “I needed it yesterday” to “Do I really need it?” For some consumers, these changes may be temporary, but many others will experience long-term changes in lifestyle and consumption habits.
As the UK rang in the new year 2021, a 100-metre tall pensioner, followed by a giant turtle, lit up the London skyline. It was the work of some 300 drones flying in London’s first-ever large-scale drone show and had been created and filmed a couple of nights before. The Mayor of London’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration is just one of an increasing number of high-profile shows in which drone displays have played a role.
What do you think 2021 will hold for branding? There will be degrees of re-building, re-evaluation and re-adjustment as we find our collective confidence again and embrace the unknown. There will be a lot of new. New processes. New models. New mediums. New ideas. New ways to work. New energy. Branding will have to keep up with a new generation that exists in constant flux; which deeply questions the state of the world and takes the action to change it; whose output is raw, immediate and honest.
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.
“With the current lack of physical exhibitions and social gatherings, where you’d usually find opportunities, we need to rethink our methods of community building and artist career development,” says Ema Marinova. Marinova is the founder of Cluster, a London-based art fair. Like most events-based companies, the pandemic has up-ended Cluster’s business and left the team wondering how it can continue to engage artists and designers during the biggest threat to the creative
Department store Fortnum & Mason has partnered with six theatre set designers for its latest collection of window displays. So far, the coronavirus pandemic has wrought havoc on the performing arts: the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre estimated losses for the sector were around £630 million just three months into the crisis. As the country approaches the one-year anniversary of its first COVID case, this number looks to be significantly higher.
In the past year, junior design roles have been cut by almost a third as fewer companies take on young creatives, a new report shows. The research has been carried out by global recruitment agency Aquent, which based the figures on the thousands of creative roles it placed last year. Roles for junior designers fell by 29% compared to 2019, which is reflective of the situation businesses now find themselves in, according to Aquent.
The Design Council has announced Minnie Moll is to take over as its new chief executive drawing on experience from a career which has touched on design, innovation, advertising and retail. She replaces Sarah Weir, who stepped down from the role after three years in late 2020 due to illness, and will formally take up the position on 1 March. Career history.
Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.
Taxi Studio has created the new identity and positioning for gender equality design initiative Up. The Bristol-based studio worked on the naming, brand positioning as well as the visual assets for the group, which seeks to support female designers throughout the industry. Up is the latest initiative from the West of England Design Forum (WEDF) and was set up by the organisation’s managing director Emma Blackburn.
What do you think 2021 will hold for retail design? Alasdair Lenox, executive creative director, Landor & Fitch At Fitch, now Landor & Fitch, we have been designing retail through a Physical, Human and Digital lens (or PHD as we call it) for many years. This proprietary design philosophy has allowed us to think holistically about every point a brand meets their customer, so to create a seamless experience.
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) looked different from the previous 53 editions. Held annually in Las Vegas, US, this year’s show – which brought together some 1,900 tech companies – was virtual. It’s estimated that around 150,000 people tuned in online throughout the week. Perhaps unsurprisingly Covid was the dominant theme this year, whether it was tech solutions for pandemic life (high-tech facemasks) or how to make time at home more enjoyable with the
After being postponed last year because of the pandemic, the London Design Biennale put out an open call to the world’s designers. In partnership with Chatham House, the event’s organisers set a brief for submissions that showcased Design in an Age of Crisis. Projects could address any of four identified topics: environment, work, health and society. “We were absolutely astonished by the number of submissions we received, but even more by the range, breadth, depth and diversity
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
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