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:
“The Dichotomy of Resimercial: How Workplace Design Impacts a Relaxed Mind” – Work Design:
How to balance the residential comfort that workers crave with an environment that encourages them to be “switched on” for work
“Baldamar Opens October 16 in a New-Construction Building by Shea” – Shea:
A roundup of news on Baldamar’s upcoming opening in Roseville
“Is Designing for Instagram Hurting Design?” – Fast Company:
How design is suffering in the social-media age as some firms lean too hard into trends and “sharable” spaces
“Open Office Design of Today Focuses on Choice and Collaboration” – Interiors + Sources:
A comprehensive look at the open office, including its history, the importance of variety, and the impact of engaging spaces
“Forever 21 Bankruptcy Signals a Shift in Consumer Tastes” – New York Times:
What the Forever 21 bankruptcy signals for malls, fast fashion, chain stores, and the retail industry as a whole
“The State of QSRs” – Restaurant Development + Design:
The steps that QSRs (primarily traditional fast-food restaurants) are taking to ensure forward motion, including further embrace of technology, plant-based proteins, and more
“Trends in Hospitality Are Moving Away From Easy Luxury” – Metropolis:
How designers are working with hoteliers to create authentic experiences to their locations, rather than just luxurious ones
“These Scientists Studied 500+ Logos. Here’s What They Discovered About Good Branding” – Fast Company:
An analysis of popular brand identities, and a dig into what makes a logo the most effective
“James Beard Award Winner Opens Shea-Designed Snack Bar” – Shea:
A Star Tribune piece on the opening of Isaac Becker’s Snack Bar in the North Loop
“When a Hotel Bar Becomes a Cocktail Destination” – FSR:
The recent resurgence in hotel bars, due to strong cocktail programs, extensive offerings (including nonalcoholic), and high demand
October 11, 2019
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