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How Morespace tackled empty shops, vandalism and promoted local businesses

Inside Retail

Among them were vacant shops and, with that, the prevalence of vandalism and graffiti. The solution – developed by design agency Your Creative in collaboration with the council – was Morespace, an interactive project that activates empty shop-spaces with exhibitions that highlight products made by local businesses and artists.

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The LOOKNOW Xintiandi Flagship combines artistic studio with home comforts

Retail Focus

The key design components “Live Artwork” and “Resident In” combine with the unique cultural quality of Xintiandi to provide a special shopping experience for the customers. The fabric hanging upon the fitting room helps to visually separate the space and soften the light. Photographer: Wen Studio.

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Customers exchange urine for soap at Het Nieuwe Instituut pop-up shop

Dezeen

Cultural centre Het Nieuwe Instituut is rethinking the archetypal museum shop with a pop-up at Dutch Design Week , designed to encourage more ethical, resource-conscious consumption. It all started out with the idea that we don't have a museum shop per se," Nieuwe Instituut's programme manager Nadia Troeman told Dezeen. "A

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Yellow lighting illuminates Le Père store in New York by BoND

Dezeen

New York architecture studio BoND has used tubular lighting to create a bright yellow glow inside this men's apparel store on Manhattan's Lower East Side. A structural column in the centre of the store encased in a translucent box is also fitted with lights to give off a sunny glow.

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National Gallery’s Portico Shop Unveils New Design Celebrating Art and Heritage

Retail Focus

The National Gallery’s Portico Shop reopens its doors after a three-month refurbishment, revealing an entirely new design by Lumsden, the award-winning firm specialising in retail and F&B for cultural and visitor attractions. ” To address the windowless nature of the centrally located Portico Shop, Lumsden designed four 3.5m

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Myer bringing student projects to life with Miss Shop

Inside Retail

As part of the Artist Pathway Program, the retail business is working with Billy Blue College at Torrens University to guide young designers through the product design process. Five students’ pieces will be released under Myer’s Miss Shop brand in the coming months.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

During Christmas, when the ingenuity and artistic flair invested in window displays reach an unprecedented zenith, this role shines even more brightly than it does in any other season. Retailers rely on the talents of designers and artists to create displays that are not ordinary.

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