Brand Perception From A Fresh Perspective
February 6, 2012
I had to share this video which captures a five year olds impressions of some of the biggest brand logos in the world today, courtesy of Adam Ladd.
See C. Wonder
January 30, 2012
There’s a little gem of a store at 72 Spring Street in Soho, Manhattan.
FRCH at National Retail Federation’s 2012 BIG Show
January 23, 2012
It was a busy few days for the FRCH team at the 101st NRF Annual Convention and Expo, held January 15 through 18 in New York. This year there were an estimated 24,000 attendees.
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec at the Pompidou-Metz
January 3, 2012
I am a fan of the simple elegance of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s work. The Centre Pompidou-Metz is hosting an exhibition, inviting visitors to wander through a gallery highlighting fifteen years of work. The collection includes pieces ranging from prototypes to mass produced work, as well as hand-crafted objects.
Simple Retail
December 29, 2011
While searching for some images recently, I came across a few forgotten photos that reminded me that even in it’s simplest form, all retail can appeal to the right shopper. Above, a New York street vendor presents their wares.
A Joke to Remember
December 13, 2011 3 Comments
An ode to two of my favorite things, type and comedy, The Comedy Carpet in Blackpool, UK was designed by Gordon Young, inspired by the show posters used in promotions over the city’s 100 year history of comedic performances.
Julie Floersch: Not Your Mother’s Jeans
December 9, 2011
There’s a sense of both old and new in the denim quilts of Julie Floersch. The artist blends her Midwest upbringing with a background in fashion design to create beautiful modern designs with an air of heritage and Americana. Read more of this post
Innovations in Wood Flooring
December 5, 2011 1 Comment
Wood floors are the Chanel suit of interior design, chic and timeless. They bring richness and a soft texture to the retail and hospitality environments we design. New technology and fabrication techniques have permeated all areas of design, including the classic wood floor. Here are a few of our favorite innovations.
Merry & Bright Colors for the Holidays
December 5, 2011 1 Comment
This year we have seen a lot of hot pink and lovely fluorescent colors popping up in fashion, and I have to admit that I have thoroughly enjoyed it. With the holidays just around the corner, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. In fact, it seems that hot pink has replaced some of the traditional holly red… Read more of this post
Liverpool Interlomas: Grand Opening
November 30, 2011
On November 10, 2011, Jim Tippmann, Young Rok Park and myself had the great opportunity to be part of the Liverpool Interlomas Grand Opening Celebration in Mexico City. We have had the privilege of partnering with Liverpool for nearly a decade, but this was the first time we were able to attend the opening of one of the Liverpool stores for which we designed the interiors. Read more of this post
