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:
“Spaces That Resonate: How to Craft Your Brand’s Identity” – QSR:
Using a handful of small chains as examples, a look at how using physical space to extend a brand helps connect with consumers and create a unique experience and identity
“Shea Signs Light Up Twin Cities Restaurants” – Shea:
A WCCO report on the neon-sign trend, featuring Shea clients Grand Catch, Edwards Dessert Kitchen, and Lat 14 Asian Eatery
“2019 Trends Forecast: Information, Please” – VMSD:
Retail trends for the upcoming year, focusing on data collection for retailers, expansion of malls beyond traditional retail stores, and more
“Gavin Kaysen’s Demi Delights Food & Wine” – Shea:
A recent Food & Wine piece highlighting Chef Gavin Kaysen’s career and the opening of Demi, his latest Minneapolis venture
“How Workplaces are Building Community Hubs from the Inside Out” – Work Design:
How community spaces and those merging work/life in offices help to create a happier, more productive, and more community-oriented staff
“Tasting Menus are Shedding Their Elite Reputation” – Restaurant Hospitality:
A look at tasting menus nationwide that embrace a more informal atmosphere, becoming more of an everyday experience
“Technology and Convenience: The Restaurant of the Future” – Restaurant Development + Design:
How labor shortages, demands for convenience, and high real-estate costs are driving the push for innovation and automation in restaurant kitchens
“The Perplexing Challenge of Rethinking Tips” – Restaurant Hospitality:
An update on the fair-wage debate, with new details on the “hospitality included,” service charge, and other experiments that have been attempted as solutions
“Amenities with Meaning: What the Modern Marketplace Demands” – Work Design:
Top amenities that offices must have in order to compete in the modern market, including outdoor/green space, wellness facilities, cool collaborative/community spaces that are also functional, and more
“Shea Clients Named James Beard Semifinalists” – Shea:
A full list of the James Beard semifinalists, including Shea clients Diane Moua of Spoon and Stable, Popol Vuh, and Jamie Malone at Grand Café
March 1, 2019
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