At Shea, we pride ourselves on staying on top of what’s happening in design news. It helps us keep tabs on what’s fresh, inspiring, and happening in the world—and we make a few headlines of our own, too. Here are some recent articles delving into design, experience, and what’s buzzing in our community:
“Help Wanted: Someone to Soothe the Restaurant Line” – New York Times:
How fast-casual restaurants have created a new class of employee (with their own terminology) in order to connect better with customers
“Designing for Health: Enhancing Interior Design through Interdisciplinary Collaboration” – Contract magazine:
Using hospitality and retail interior design techniques in healthcare design
“2017 Office Design Trends Forecast” – Work Design magazine:
A look at what can be expected in 2017 workplace design, including focuses on authenticity and wellness
“8 Dining Trends that Will Define 2017” – Eater:
Bill Addison’s take on what 2017 will look like, restaurant-wise, including the re-emergence of French cuisine, Korean food’s firm foothold in America, and walls wrapped in greenery
“How the Concierge Endures in the Internet World” – New York Times:
A discussion of the concierge’s place in modern hotels—why they’re still relevant and valuable resources
“Retail Trends: Becoming More Human” – Design Retail magazine:
How bricks-and-mortar retail locations use human behavior (emotion, sensory immersion, connection) to drive design and business strategy
“How Restaurants Offer Full Experiences in Seriously Tiny Spaces” – Eater:
How restaurants are built, designed, and function around their small spaces—an excellent companion to our Small Spaces, Big Impact piece
“Middle Eastern Cuisine Makes its Move” – QSR magazine:
A look at the recent rise in popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly in quick-service restaurants
“2016” – Shea:
A look back and recap of the best moments of 2016 as we traveled to experience, learn, and get inspired