Category Archives: Branding

Creative Candy Store Interior Design – Commercial Interior Design News

An Australian Red Design Group took a different approach creating this fun space for the candy store. The sugar-free candy company known as Sweet Enough has decided to open up one of their own retail locations which is called the … Continue reading

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Space Station Inspired Office Interior Design – Commercial Interior Design News

Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks for a design firms is to design your own office.  What would you create if you were one of the most creative Holland’s design firms?  Maurice Mentjens Design is a creative design and … Continue reading

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Office Design of an Australian Fashion Designer – Commercial Interior Design News

Alannah Hill (born in 1963) is an Australian fashion designer who is well known for her “girly chic” fashion label and boutique chain.  Today I’d like to share the glimpse of the main office interior design of Alannah Hill operation. … Continue reading

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New Skype’s Office Design in Stockholm – Commercial Interior Design News

Skype found its next Stockholm home in a recently restored historical building, Münchenbryggeriet, which is also a well known landmark of Stockholm’s skyline. In 1846 the building was built as a clothing factory, and in 1857 it became Sweden’s largest … Continue reading

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Remodel of Das Preysing Palais into a Notary Office – Commercial Interior Design News

Das Preysing Palais is a late Baroque masterpiece in Munich on 27th Street.  The building was a residence of Preysing family for more than a century till 1835 when it went into possession of a bank. Later on the palace … Continue reading

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Zara’s New Green Retail Store Interior Design – Commercial Interior Design News

This new slick Fifth Avenue Zara store is the retailer’s largest outlet in the US.   The store is over 32,291 square feet and covers over three floors. The shop faces Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street with five display windows … Continue reading

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Hot Cupcake Bakery Shop Design – Commercial Interior Design News

Take a look at this delicate and inspiring interior design of Hello Cupcake Shop near Dupont Circle. It was designed by Bonstra|Haresign Architects, also known for its design of DC’s Studio Theater and the America Online headquarters in Dulles. The … Continue reading

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Commercial Interior Design Trends for 2012

By Ekaterina Kohlwes From Mindful Design Consulting See full text of February Newsletter HERE. 2012 is a Chinese year of a Black Dragon which brings new energy and action into our interiors. So what can you use to achieve positive … Continue reading

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Unique Modern Store Design with Vintage Twist – Commercial Interior Design News

This clean-lined interior showcase for Aesop store in Stand Arcade, Sydney was designed by March Studio.  Aesop’s store offers a complete range of skin, hair and body products.  Each Aesop’s store is unique and aims to add rather than detract … Continue reading

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Yogurt Shop Design with Creamy Texture by Mindful Design Consulting – Commercial Interior Design News

By Ekaterina Kohlwes from Mindful Design Consulting Yolick Yogurt Shop is an existing store located in Shanghai. Today I would like to share what was the inspiration behind this fun yogurt shop design and to maybe show you some of … Continue reading

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Fresh Yogurt Shop Design Idea – Commercial Interior Design

Today I would like to introduce a new yogurt shop design by Rick Thompon, Newport Beach architect, CA. His design attracted my attention because of its daring bright colors and fresh yogurt shop design ideas. I really like the combination … Continue reading

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Commercial Interior Design Trends for 2012: Finishes, Colors and Materials – Commercial Interior Design News

2012 is a Chinese year of a Black Dragon which brings new energy and action into our interiors.  I would like to introduce a few design finishes, colors and products which I believe will become trendy this year to use … Continue reading

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Merging in One With Technology – an Interior Design Trend of 2012 – Commercial Interior Design News

Technology can be negative for some businesses or to be specific, some retailers (the ability to check prices online while shopping at a store) or it can be helpful. Either you are ready or not, IPad menus, interactive displays, and … Continue reading

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Interior Design Based on Neuroscience is 2012 New Trend – Commercial Interior Design News

If you have never heard about Suggestive Selling, you probably don’t know how big brands companies have been using the latest Neuroscience research to improve their marketing and selling techniques. This seductively lighted Abercrombie & Fitch’s  store is attempting to … Continue reading

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Green Interiors as a Trend of 2012 – Commercial Interior Design News

“Going green” is a catchy phrase as well as a continuous trend in most retail and business remodels. Here are a few pointers of what “going green” for commercial interior design means.  To put it simply: Renew, Reuse, and Recycle.  … Continue reading

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Interior Rebranding is a New Trend of 2012 – Commercial Interior Design News

If you are looking for new interior design trends for 2012, rebranding is one of them!  You will see old established brands infusing their interiors with more energy and fun.  Take a look at how McDonald’s rebranded itself in France … Continue reading

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Google Office Design in London – Commercial Interior Design News

Google reveals yet another office design of its Engineering headquarters in London. This office has nothing to do with the previous playful interiors that we are so used to seeing in Goolge offices around the world.  This new office has … Continue reading

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Shoe Store Garden in Melbourne – Commercial Interior Design News

This Wittner store by Studio Ginger is offering a sleek, contemporary interior design with a perfect green twist – a vertical garden or a green wall as a backdrop for shoe display.  This is where hi-end store branding offers a … Continue reading

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Eyewear Store Design in Munich – Commercial Interior Design News

This Freudenhaus Eyewear Store was designed by Aigner Architecture. The overall design follows the idea of simplicity and high quality of the product itself.  Clear lines, simple forms and high-quality materials provide a superior stage for displaying the designer glasses. The … Continue reading

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Before And After – 2011 Projects by Mindful Design Consulting – Commercial Interior Design News

Original text came from HERE. 3-Story Mixed Use Building Remodel in Sausalito Daniel Merriam’s New Gallery One of the most incredible projects we had a chance to work on this year is the remodel of this 3-story mixed use building … Continue reading

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Organic Restaurant Combines Interior and Furniture in One – Restaurant Design News

If you think Gaudi‘s designs are out of this world, take a look at this amazing restaurant design in Japan! From conceptual coffee house, a sake bar, a sushi restaurant and a lounge, designed especially for the unique culture of … Continue reading

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Whimsical Business Interiors Create New Brands – Business Interior Design News

Your image is your brand which also provides a glimpse of the quality of services you are offering. Tired of the same boring interiors all around you? Today let’s take a small virtual tour around the world and see how … Continue reading

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Gelato Store Design in London Embraces Simplicity of Modern Interior

by Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting This Gelato Store in London clearly breaks all the traditional rules of balancing out the use of different materials. By creating a sharp contrast between raw concrete and soft furniture pieces, a new … Continue reading

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Italian Family Ice-Cream Shop Reinvented – Commercial Interior Design News

In ongoing competition with all the new yogurt shops, ice-cream parlours are having hard time keeping up their appearances. Possi ice-cream makers, family run business on the market for the past 40 years, has figured out a way to stand … Continue reading

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Shoes Displayed on Conveyor Belts – Commercial Interior Design News

Contemporary shoppers have seen everything, but have you seen shoes being displayed on a conveyor belt? At this store in Barcelona designed by a Spanish firm Bailo+Rull ADD Arquitectura you will find just that! This shoe store was designed for … Continue reading

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Do You Have a Business Plan for Your New Business – Commercial Interior Design News

Exclusive interview with Tyler Jensen, by Ekaterina Kohlwes. Because having a business plan is a must in any business, I decided to interview a Business Plan specialist and my old friend Tyler Jensen.  Please enjoy some of the insides on … Continue reading

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Apple’s Spaceship Campus – Latest Design News

Review by Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting During his last days, in August 2011, Steve Jobs was at the Cupertino City Council proposing a new campus building for Apple’s headquarters.  The new building attracted a great deal of attention … Continue reading

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Suggestive Selling In A Retail Environment – Commercial Interior Design News

  See original text HERE, by Ekaterina Kohlwes. Why would you want to hire a professional interior designer instead of decorating your store or your business yourself in your own style? Today I will give you some examples of what … Continue reading

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Natural Interior for a Restaurant – Commercial Interior Design News

  I was never a big fan of using green color for a restaurant from a psychological perspective.  Even design experts never considered green to be an “appetizing” color. But looking at this restaurant’s refreshing green color pallet I am … Continue reading

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Bar Interior Using Only One Image – Commercial Interior Design News

  The amazing artist Katrin Olina creates not only fascinating images,  she recently finished designing the interior of the Cristal Bar in a middle of concrete jungle of Hong Kong. One of the main goals in designing this bar interior … Continue reading

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