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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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Why Patterned Floor Tiles Are Great for Your Commercial Space

Mindful Design

While safe and convenient, the inclination to choose subdued colors or low-key patterns for floors belongs to timid designers. In fact, when used right, floor materials that bring in bold patterns and high contrasts can make an immense difference in the feel and unique character of a space.

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Stephanie Thatenhorst bedecks kid-friendly optician in graphic patterns

Dezeen

Triangular patterned tiles and an eyewear-dispensing machine feature in Stephanie Thatenhorst's playful interior for this children's optician in Munich. Fabric-wrapped drawers with contrasting blue handles provide storage space for stock, while a series of round and oval mirrors with blue frames are set in between each wall display.

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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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Understanding Generative AI for Retail

Theatro

How Generative AI Operates Generative AI employs neural networks to identify patterns in training data, using learned patterns to generate diverse content. Conversational AI often initiates interactions using preset responses or rule-based systems.

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Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy combines glass bricks and walnut for first store

Dezeen

"Woven" leather sofas and chairs are positioned in the space Within the space, enclaves of soft seating and carpeted dressing rooms create smaller areas, contrasting the wide open stretches of glass brick in the main store. A spiral staircase leads to a second floor The woven pattern is echoed in the carving of walnut tables and columns.

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Apparatus updates Los Angeles showroom to include a “modernist grotto”

Dezeen

This surface treatment has a reflective quality meant to contrast the first space. It has an installation featuring multiple of Appratatus' iconic Cloud chandeliers that give the space an airiness when contrasted with the earthy textures of the first. After the grounding of the first space, this functions as a release."

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