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:
“Grocers Imagine the Store of the Future” – Wall Street Journal:
Kroger’s lab study findings on future grocery store tech, including wireless scanning, shelves with sensors, personalized coupons, and more
“Inside the Micro-Chain Movement” – QSR:
How small chains offer the best of the indie restaurant and chain world, and how they can grow in a smart way
“How Can Retailers Beat Amazon?” – MSP:
A longform piece highlighting both local Twin Cities and national brands, discussing strategies to combat the Amazon takeover by creating in-store moments and experiences
“Manhattan Office Landlords Turn Staid Lobbies into Hip Hangouts” – Wall Street Journal:
A look at how office-tower lobbies have evolved in terms of both aesthetics and amenities
“Restaurants are Playing with Food” – Restaurant Hospitality:
The rise of eat-ertainment, at venues like Punchbowl Social, Pinstripes, and Ferris Wheels, where food quality and amusement go hand-in-hand
“The Room-Service Revolution: How Hotels are Upping their Game” – Wall Street Journal:
The recent room-service renaissance in the face of delivery services, with solutions like celebrity chefs, unique local cuisine, partnering with delivery services, better-stocked minibars, and more to help bolster in-room dining
“Fast-Fine Dining is the New Restaurant Frontier” – Bon Appétit:
A look at the rise of the fast-fine-dining movement, particularly in San Francisco, and why it’s succeeding—counter service, well-decorated spaces, scalable brands, and tight menus
“Thanks to Wall St., There May Be Too Many Restaurants” – New York Times:
How investment in fast-food, casual, and chain restaurants has resulted in an overabundance
“How Restaurants are Becoming ‘The Third Space’” – QSR:
How restaurants are taking a cue from hospitality design to create homey third spaces where diners are encouraged to linger
“What to Do With Dead Malls” – Wall Street Journal:
A look at the reinvention of retail space in the age of online sales, repurposing physical stores to offer a multisensory experience
“Hold That Pen! Think Branding Before—Not After—You Sign a Lease” – Work Design:
An office-design piece discussing the incorporation of brand into an office and its impact on both employees and clients
November 3, 2017
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