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:
“Small Spaces, Big Impact” – Shea:
One of our “How We Create” pieces, discussing how we brought high design to small spaces at Sprout, Milkjam, and Black Sheep Pizza
“Brand Loyalty is Far from Dead” – QSR magazine:
Why consumers are choosing to stick with certain brands despite the depth of choices, and how to draw new devotees
“Hospitality’s Wake-Up Call” – Metropolis:
How hotels are becoming cultural hubs and embracing hospitality to draw travelers
“Butcher-to-table, Plant-based Menus Juxtaposed in 2017 Trends Forecast” – Restaurant Hospitality:
Projected 2017 restaurant trends, including veggie-centric menus, more fast-casual, and more emphasis on breakfast
“Hostels and Shared Hotel Rooms Take Root in America” – New York Times:
A look at how hostels and shared rooms are becoming more popular and the new way to travel in America
“Craft Coffee Hits its Stride” – FSR magazine:
How craft coffee is expanding beyond roasters and coffeehouses and into restaurant beverage programs
“How to Engage Workers Through a Dynamic Office” – MSP Business Journal:
How different office elements, like work cafés, islands, and eliminating walls, can help build culture and inspire worker creativity
“Beyond the Glass” – VMSD:
Examining how store windows are merchandising to today’s customers, including touchscreens and modern arrangements
“Trend: Walk This Way” – restaurant development + design:
The rise of walk-up windows at full-service restaurants
“These Bars Want to Be in the Movies” – New York Times:
The rise of cinematic-themed bars and how their films inspire their décor