With the Equifax hack dominating headlines, consumers are once again reevaluating the relationships they have with their banks. It can be difficult enough for customers to trust large financial institutions when they think everything is working fine, but in a new age of cybercrime and insecurity, it is harder than ever to convince the public that your […]
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Nobody can predict the future, but Apple and other forward-thinking companies have demonstrated that you can help create it. The banking industry is faced with numerous changes that are challenging banks to envision a future that looks quite different from the way we bank today. Before banks can seize the opportunity, embrace change and shape the future
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In spite of nationalist movements, that are currently having a moment in western countries, the reality is that population growth is going to be driven by immigration. Generation Z will be the most racially diverse cohort the planet has ever known, many of them the children of immigrants or interracial marriages. With this demographic shift there
Disruption is the new reality for every industry and the biggest challenge retailers of all stripes share is how to remain relevant with customers. Banks are not immune to these rapidly advancing changes and can learn a lot from retailers who live in a world of too many stores, a shift to online and mobile
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Categories in today’s market are becoming less defined, as foodservice blends with grocery and retail and cafes offer added value within banks, bookstores, and gyms. Customers are looking for choice, custom experiences, convenience, multi-functionality, and less cultural rigidity. All-day breakfast is becoming a popular restaurant offering, the demand for gender-neutral clothing is increasing, and hybrid
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Shikatani Lacroix’s design of China Zheshang Bank was awarded an ICX Association Elevate Award for Best ICX Deployment for Financial Services at tonight’s awards reception. “We’re overjoyed to bring home another Elevate Award, as it speaks to the innovative work we’ve done with CZ Bank and our partner in China, MetaThink,” said Marcos Terenzio, Director of
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Shikatani Lacroix and China-based partner MetaThink were awarded an Honorable Mention in Commercial Competition at the 10th annual International Design Awards for their collaborative design of China Zheshang Bank. IDA honorary juries examined over 1000 entries submitted by architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics from 52 countries throughout the world. After final decisions
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Immersive design agency Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) and Chinese strategic innovation and branding consultancy MetaThink have proven the effectiveness of combining neuroscience and virtual reality to test consumers’ emotional responses to a virtual retail environment by recording the same consumer responses to the physical one. A world first, this research validates the use of VR
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Branch Design: Built environments for a new era in banking The 19th century American architect Louis Sullivan coined the phrase “form follows function.” In the 21st century, Sullivan’s law still governs the built environment. Learn how design professionals are applying it in blueprints for a modern branch that serves not only as a banking establishment,
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Retail banks are facing challenges from every direction, from the stealth erosion of accounts to competing banks; from online only financial institutions to non-traditional banking platforms. On top of that, banks are reckoning with how they can gain greater value from their retail network. The challenge would be less daunting if it weren’t for the
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Purpose SLD conducted a national U.S. survey of 1,100 respondents to understand their banking behavior and the level of risk from new emerging mobile and non-traditional banking platforms. The study was conducted in February 2017 and forms part of a strategic review of the evolving role and value the physical branch can provide in building
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Getting to the Heart of How Consumers Shop is Now a Reality The world is witnessing the convergence of two massive trends that are influencing and impacting how we create meaningful user experiences. The rise of fifth-dimension design through the use of virtual and augmented reality is creating immersive experiences that emotionally connect with consumers
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SLD designed a vibrant, cohesive branch transformation for Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.
Eating in is the new disruptor for foodservice, and it goes beyond delivery and take out. Driven by multiple factors ranging from cost per person to health concerns to uniqueness of experience, new services are stepping in and making it even easier to eat at home. The good news is that for foodservice operators who
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Of the successful projects you’ve worked on, which is your favorite, and what steps led to making it a success?” One of my favorite projects that I have worked on was designing an immersive retail experience flagship store for Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays. My agency, Shikatani Lacroix, has intimate knowledge of the Blue
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In a competitive banking landscape, it is often difficult to stand out and truly connect with customers. Financial services are challenging to promote. They are complex and mostly conceptual, and can lead to financial institutions all seeming the same. Branding can help solve these issues. It can differentiate a financial institution by expressing an identity
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For almost 30 years, our firm has been involved in foodservice design and worked with clients ranging from small independent operators to the large multinational chains. Through these many years of experience, we have always strived to push the envelope of our designs to ensure our clients not only remained relevant, but more importantly that
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The branch of the past is dead. The strategies that used to reliably bring in customers have gone the way of the floppy disk and it’s finally time to move on. Connecting with customers in a new financial services industry won’t be easy, but it will be rewarding – as long as you can target
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The average consumer spends more than two hours per day on their smartphones and 50 minutes of that time is spent playing games (QSR Insights) such as Betwiz. Businesses have identified that trend and turned it into an opportunity, coining the phrase “gamification.” Gamification can be defined as the application of gaming mechanics (such as points,
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We recently spoke at the BAI Beacon conference held in Chicago about the work we completed for Regions Bank, a large regional bank with roots in Birmingham, Ala. The conference was well attended by more than 1,500 bank leaders and executives covering a wide range of relevant topics providing insights into what is top of
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