The making of Tedbury
Behind the scenes at Tedbury, Ted Baker’s new Bluewater store, including some old school sign writing.
Originally spotted on the Retail Focus twitter feed.
585 Boardriders
A new(ish) flagship store for Quiksilver, 585 Boardriders on Venice Boulevard in sunny California, USA.
The 10,000 square foot open floor plan store allows storage for up to 500 surfboards and also provides a fully equipped surf and skateboard shop. Also incorporated are skateboard friendly spaces on the front and side of the building. Inside includes a curated art gallery, a green wall and outside a landscaped ‘backyard garden to serve as a hosting area for community events and band and dj performances.
Previously the store looked like this.
Cupcakes in Abu Dhabi
Via a submission, London based carbon, have recently completed a project in Abu Dhabi for Bloomsbury’s.
A free standing cupcake kiosk in Al Wahda Mall. The architecture and components were designed as a ‘kit of parts’ so the design can work for roll out locations across the Middle East and India.
Shopper-Centric Design eBook
Here’s a nice little eBook, courtesy of Elateral.
Just the right thing to get those juices going for your New Year’s to do list. Of particular interest is the four principles and seven imperatives and some good links at the back of the book. Happy reading.
Here’s the download link. (You’ll need to give up your email address).
Happy 2012 with energy boost
Next year’s colour will be (says Pantone) Tangerine Tango. I used to have a bike this colour!
Christmas VM videos
A couple of nice little videos showing the leaders in UK retail and how they put together their visual merchandising for Christmas.
Originally via @retailfocus on twitter
Dr Martens – New Store
A new store concept for Dr Martens that references the brand’s British manufacturing heritage. Especially loving that counter and the oxblood Chesterfield.
Submitted by Design 4 Retail in Leicestershire.
Ben Sherman Flagship in Carnaby Street
A few pictures of the new Ben Sherman flagship store which opened recently in Carnaby Street.
Really like that simple type on the tiles and especially the shirt bar.
We’re hiring
In short we’re looking for an interior designer, well versed and dedicated to all things retail to work in our York office.
***Update*** we’ve now hired, thanks to all for your interest.
Of course we’re always interested in talented designers.
Air Bank
A new submission from Italian retail designers Crea International, Air Bank, in the Czech Republic is a simple and no-frills banking store, that welcomes customers into a bright and friendly environment.
You can read more about it here.
