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:
“Inside the Secret Laboratory Where Marriott is Cooking Up the Hotel of the Future” – Fast Company:
A dive into Marriott’s Innovation Lab, where room prototypes are used to generate and test ideas, scale, and more
“The Twin Cities Restaurant Revolution, Brought to You in Part by Shea” – Shea:
The Star Tribune’s look at the evolution of the modern Twin Cities dining scene from a two-star town to a three-star one, featuring many Shea spaces and clients
“The Boutique Fitness Boom” – New York Times:
The influx of boutique fitness into malls and mixed-use centers as part of the “experience economy” now valued in retail
“Secrets to Optimizing Kitchen Workflow” – Foodservice Equipment and Supplies:
Tips for designing kitchens to perform at their best capacity, depending on concept, menu, off-premises dining programs, and other key factors
“Workplace of the Future: Designing to Recruit Top Talent” – Work Design:
A look at how office design helps draw and retain top employees
“Bon Appétit Loves the Dual Concept at Popol Vuh and Centro” – Shea:
The Bon Appétit piece on global dining in the Twin Cities, featuring Popol Vuh and Centro
“Where Weary Travelers Can Lay Their Heads, and Watch Planes Go By” – New York Times:
In addition to the new TWA Hotel at Kennedy International, how high-end, airport-located hotels are becoming more common in the US as they serve as a great source of airport revenue and convenience for travelers
“State of the Industry 2019: How Smart is the New Retail Intelligence?” – VMSD:
The recent advances in retail intelligence, and how it relates to the personal customer and experience
“I’ve Been Studying Logos for Decades. Here’s What Changed This Year” – Fast Company:
A logo expert’s take on the logo-design industry in 2019, with brands being driven more consistently by a variety of visual techniques
“Shea Ranks as One of the Twin Cities’ Top Architectural Firms” – Shea:
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s annual list of top architectural firms in the Twin Cities, featuring Shea
June 21, 2019
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