Inspiring the Future of Consumer Experiences
Inspiring the Future of Consumer Experiences
It has been a long time since we have experienced such a disruptive year. Many of us are wondering if 2021 will bring with it the same level of uncertainty or if the dust will settle, and what a new normal will look like. To that point, at the end of each year, we provide […]
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At the end of every year, it’s tradition to reflect on the things we’ve loved, hated, and what we’re looking forward to for the coming year. 2020 was obviously pretty unusual, and although 2021 promises to be an improvement, it will also certainly be a year to remember. In this episode, some designers and thinkers
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The Self-Service Innovation Summit took place between December 8-9, and examined the many technological advances that are changing the retail landscape. With a focus on self-service, kiosk and vending solutions that can be applied everywhere from airports to hospitals, the virtual event covered topics such as ATMs, endless aisles, micro markets and way finding. SLD’s Jean-Pierre
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THE ART OF TEA bbtease believes in using only the best quality ingredients and crafting tea beverages with care and artistry – their new visual identity and space reflects this passion. CLIENT Bubbletease PROJECT bbtease New Brand & Store Design RELATED SERVICE Retail Design Innovation Brand Strategy Digital Experiences Digital Signage Service Design THINK The
Despite COVID-19 and improvements made to online shopping, countless studies have reinforced the fact that consumers still prefer to shop in-store – especially when it comes to groceries. The way in which consumers learn about products and make purchase decisions is changing though, and for retailers and CPG brands a fresh approach is needed to
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The word transformation gets bounced around a lot, and like any other word that starts to become part of our marketing vernacular, it can start to lose its true meaning. That being said, when it comes to what’s happening in the world of retail banking, there really isn’t a better word to describe what’s going
Why Now Is The Time To Embrace a Bank Transformation Read More »
The Art of Balance Adding human connection to the equation. CLIENT Industrial Bank PROJECT Branch Omnichannel Design RELATED SERVICE Retail Design Service Design Brand Strategy Innovation Digital Signage THINK In the move towards digital banking the emotional connection with customers is often neglected. Industrial Bank, a Fortune Global 500 company and the first Chinese bank
Humber College’s Interior Design students typically participate in an international competition that involves cash prizes in their final year. This year, due to COVID-19, the event was cancelled leaving a gap in their final programming. Professor Zaiba Mian reached out to SLD’s VP of Branded Environments, Beverley Wells, to see if we could step up
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#LIVEWILD Cineplex Entertainment is rolling out the new Playdium design across Canada to offer exciting, afforable fun for the whole family. CLIENT Cineplex PROJECT Playdium Experience Design RELATED SERVICE Brand Strategy Retail Design Environmental Graphic Design Service Design THINK Our research revealed that Gen Z and Alpha are united in one key factor: a desire
Any branded environment tells a story and a big part of that story is visual. Today, we’re talking to Cybelle Jones, CEO of SEGD, a not-for-profit professional organization for designers from all over the world who focus on shaping content-rich experiential spaces. Trained as an architect, she’s worked on many projects that involve historical and
How Experiential Design Can Help Tell Your Brand Story Read More »
A Fresh Face We designed an impactful, fun, fresh design for Teriyaki Experience that would break through the food court clutter and capture the attention of hungry customers. CLIENT Innovative Food Brands PROJECT Teriyaki Experience Store Design RELATED SERVICE Retail Design Service Design THINK Our design needed to be modular and to promise a high
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What does the store of the future look like? The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the entire world, and retailers are no exception. While countless well known brands have closed their doors for good, others have adapted with new and innovative ways of doing business. An accelerated move to online shopping, the ability to buy online and pick up in
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For sports teams, like those which fans can bet on by learning details such as Coral Opening Times, the brand is everything, it’s massive. Fan behavior in which individuals feel their own self-identity is intertwined with a team, even to the extent that the team’s performance is felt on a deeply personal level, has been
How Sports Teams Create a Sense of Belonging Read More »
COVID-19 has accelerated many trends, one of which is the demise of poor performing retail chains. In recent recent news, brands such as Brooks Brothers and Pier 1 Imports have joined an extensive list of retailers filing for Chapter 11. For many retailers, even before the pandemic the size of their network was bloated and brought down the overall performance
Why Retail Stores Are More Important Than Ever Read More »
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Cox Communications wanted to welcome customers into a comfortable store experience that put interaction and learning first, in a fluid, relaxed environment. CLIENT Cox Communications PROJECT Store Re-Design 2.0 RELATED SERVICE Brand Strategy Retail Design THINK In 2010 SLD worked with Cox Communications to create a retail store experience. We made
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The Fan Experience A place where every sports fan can come to watch big games and support little leagues… a place where the fan experience is what it’s all about. CLIENT Boston Pizza PROJECT Flagship Design RELATED SERVICE Digital Experiences Retail Design Environmental Graphic Design Digital Signage UX/UI Design Service Design THINK The landscape
Let’s all play ball Jays Care Foundation’s vision of creating a level playing field for all children and youth across Canada is one we are honored to support. CLIENT Jays Care Foundation PROJECT Design of Interior Spaces & Baseball Diamonds RELATED SERVICE Environmental Graphic Design Corporate Communication THINK Jays Care Foundation provides a number of
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The retail industry is one that has been significantly impacted by technology with the growth of online-only retail platforms, the rising cost of labor and the growth of alternative payment platforms such as mobile wallets. Ironically, in spite of this disruption, our retail consumer study conducted in May clearly identifies that retail stores remain a
COVID-19: Retail’s New Reality Read More »
To help retailers better understand how to navigate through COVID-19 and its eventual aftermath, SLD has conducted consumer and industry studies to determine how the needs and behaviors of shoppers have been impacted by the current pandemic. Watch as Jean-Pierre Lacroix, President of SLD, and Lance Itkoff, President and CEO of Grafton Apparel (parent company of Tip
COVID-19: How Retailer’s Can Remain Relevant Read More »
Amidst COVID-19, many retail industry experts’ response to the pandemic has been to question the future relevance of the bricks and mortar retail channel. They argue the pandemic has accelerated the current damage created by trade wars, the consumer shift to online retailers and the fact that North America is over stored, leading to the
Strategies For Retail Brands During and After COVID-19 Read More »
