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Al-Jawad Pike creates marble "immersive experience" for APL's Soho flagship in NYC

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The textured display plinths were developed with a bespoke fabricator based in New York, who CNC-carved the forms. The studio incorporated various other materials into the scheme such as textured sprayed plaster on the walls, Romano travertine for the floor, and champagne-coloured anodised aluminium for the display boxes.

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Tips to avoid sensory overload at Christmas

Inside Retail

As more information comes to light regarding neuro differences, however, there is greater focus on how society can create more accessible experiences in the workplace and the marketplace. Flashing reindeer, flashing lights and the ‘ho ho hoing’ of an overzealous Santa tend to be a deterrent, rather than inspiring Christmas cheer.

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Developing retail experiences through immersive retail design

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This can include the creation of a distinctive store design, the use of unique materials and textures, and the integration of story-telling elements throughout the store. Lighting, for example, can have a significant impact on the look and feel of a retail environment. How physical retail environments are changing.

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Shaping Tomorrow: Top 4 Retail Design Trends to Watch for in 2024

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Expect to see displays made from recycled materials, energy-efficient lighting, and modular designs that minimize waste. Personalized and Adaptive Layouts As customers seek more personalized experiences, retail spaces will evolve to accommodate individual preferences.

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How to make the retail environment more sensory-friendly

Inside Retail

“Ideally I want shopping to feel like an enjoyable, relaxing experience, with lots of natural light, soundproofing, places to sit and cosy cafes. their system does not naturally filter out the multitude of daily sensory inputs), the layout and design of a physical retail space plays a significant role in their customer experience.

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Formoral is a skincare store that resembles a "desert planet"

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A spherical gateway and otherworldly light reflected through glass prisms feature in this skincare store in Hangzhou , China, which local interiors studio Lialawlab has designed around the theme of retro-futurism. Light reflected through glass prisms creates patches of rainbow-coloured light.

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Liang Architecture Studio creates retrofuturistic boutique in Hangzhou

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Grand steel and micro-cement structures, celestial lighting and symmetrical layouts add a sense of ceremony to the shopping experience within this clothing boutique in Hangzhou , China by Liang Architecture Studio. The symmetrical concrete forms and orb-like lighting continue on the second floor, which hosts a VIP display area.

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