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How dark patterns help brands like Temu and Shein to drive sales

Inside Retail

However, lurking in the shadows are what are known as ‘dark patterns’, intricately designed digital experiences that exploit human psychology – often at the expense of users’ best interests. In essence, a dark pattern is a devised user interface or interaction design that guides users into taking actions they might not have intended.

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22RE invokes "stillness" inside green Miami golfing boutique

Dezeen

The Malbon Miami store revolves around a central area, from which handmade tiles emanate in a radial pattern across the floor The verdant neighbourhood and Miami's distinct architecture provided 22RE with a starting point to build upon, aiming to create a tranquil space amongst such vibrancy.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Metal has a broad application of surface effects and metallic tones formed through various methods such as electroplating and coating that bring a wow factor to the visual display. A sense of contrast . In addition to applying themed patterns on luxury goods, luxury brands also infuse them into window concepts’ narratives.

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Neri&Hu highlights simplicity and functionality at Shanghai art gallery

Dezeen

The facade of the gallery is framed in aged steel to contrast the contemporary gallery The facade of the gallery was framed in aged steel, with portions of solid metal and large glass panels arranged to form a window display for the artworks.

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Burberry draws on minimalism at New Bond Street store

Dezeen

Overhead lighting has been crafted to replicate the iconic Burberry Check – a pattern introduced in the 1920s, referencing the brand's rich heritage." Soon after his appointment, Lee revealed the "first creative expression" under his direction in the form of an archive-inspired charging knight logo and serif logo font.

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Belgravia rebrands to “widen the district’s appeal”

Design Week

SomeOne design studio, also based in London, has created the new identity, which includes a bespoke typeface, graphic pattern and new mascot in the form of an Italian greyhound. This system “enables contrasting offers to be united through a common visual language”, Manchipp adds.

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Unusual colour combinations make up Durat showroom in Helsinki

Dezeen

Two shelves line the walls, holding more colourful material samples cut into contrasting shapes to invite play. Untypical colour combinations and mismatched patterns are also a way of freeing the user to find new ways of thinking.". Durat surfacing can also be used to form furniture pieces.