This is a quick overview of 2014 HD EXPO this year 2014 in Las Vegas. There was so much to see and so much to do that it seams overwhelming to try and put everything into one blog post. I will only showcase my favorite products that I found for some of my projects. You […]
The sleek, minimalist design of Eisdieler Ice Cream Parlor in Linz, Austria makes it unlike any other. The black and white interior allows all attention to be focused on the array of brightly colored ice cream flavors that lay beneath a long white countertop. Architecture and design firm March Gut, created a futuristic space that […]
When you walk into Tsumori Chisato’s Shanghai Boutique, you will notice how the store interior design is as important to the store branding as is its clothing design. Igarashi Design Studio, the store designer for Boutique in Shanghai, together with fashion designer Tsumori Chisato have created a fashion design shopping experience. Chisato’s is known for […]
The Okko Hotel in Nantes interior design is unique and innovative. It’s designer, Patrick Norguet a french interior designer, had to work with extremely compact rooms creating functional spaces. The final result is this unique and innovative hotel which saves a lot of space. The hotel’s rooms are very contemporary in color (mainly white […]
Ninina Bakery is a new eatery in Buenos Aires with delightful desserts and a novel approach to bakery design. True to his Armenian heritage, owner Emmanuel Paglayan offers to his ever increasing clientele delicacies such as baba ganoush and hummus that come as a good balance to the generous offer of baking goods. The monochrome […]
As anyone who has ever spent time walking around major cities in Australia will probably know, Frozen Yogurt shops are definitely trending right now. The most recent shop of this type to open is MyFroYo, a hip self-serve Frozen Yogurt (often shortened to or abbreviated as “FroYo”) chain in Sydney. While the products that they […]
Yogism is a series of new frozen yogurt establishments, but these establishments aren’t basic, run-of-the-mill yogurt shops. This yogurt shop designer has taken the whole concept of traditional yogurt shop design to a new level. The chain, which was conceptualized in 2011, worked off of a basic self-service model. Obviously, the self-service concept isn’t unique […]
Designed to indulge the eye as much as its sweet treats gratify the taste, the Happy Cow Frozen Yogurt shop in Florida is exactly what its name implies – a merry place with both delicious dessert and flavorful decor. Starting with a chromatic palette in which pink reigns and blue cools it down, we created […]
Interior designer company Dear came up with the new Nino shoe store design in Barcelona. Even from the outside, clean lines and upgraded materials make it clear that this is a swanky shop that caters to an upscale clientele. The store designer only had a small space of 25 square meters (270 sf) to work […]
Sophisticated Jewelry Store Design. Patrons are beckoned in this elegant store by the use of light and the its grace. Experts of store branding, Prototype Design Lab, have skillfully created a jewelry store design that is magnificent, airy and spacious. There is an intimate atmosphere throughout the space as you walk around. Gleaming white marble […]
Take a look at Youghurt, Berlin’s first self-serve frozen yogurt store! Echoing the store’s commitment to organic foods and sustainable design this fresh and modern yogurt shop brand was created. Patrons can customize frozen yogurt, cereal and even waffles with a dizzying array of toppings. Youghurt has built a unique yogurt store brand around eco-friendly […]
Check out our Commercial Interior Design February 2014 newsletter! In this issue I would like to share 6 of my favorite most exciting emerging trends in commercial interior design this year. Click HERE. To ask us questions about your commercial interior design project or to get a free consultation from Mindful Design Consulting, click HERE. […]
Ginger+Soul is known worldwide for its fresh, brave, urban clothing. Popular in Spain, Belgium and Italy, and constantly expanding, this brand appeals to confident, exuberant young women, Ginger+Soul is focusing on branding its retail spaces as boldly as its clothing line. The new interior design of the retail space now reflects that same sensibility of […]
Sol De Frio frozen yogurt store was designed by Mindful Design Consulting to bring calorie-healthy dessert and beverage options to Clinton Township, Michigan. Unlike your traditional yogurt shop, Sol de Frio offers its customer self-serve warm beverages to provide “cold day” sweet option. The yogurt and hot drink store design and branding was created to […]
We’ve all heard about water crisis and the drought in California within the last few months. But what is really happening out there above the ground that is effecting all of us here in beautiful California? “The immediate cause of the drought is a lingering pocket of high pressure, a wall of air, sitting off […]
My Yogurt Frozen desserts store was designed by Mindful Design Consulting to bring healthiest yogurt selections to downtown San Diego. The main idea was to provide a healthy dessert destination spot for San Diego tourists and local frozen yogurt shop lovers. The interior branding of this yogurt store was driven by the idea to create […]
If you’re an interior designer or a shopaholic, your mind will be blown by this unconventional upside down store design Viktor and Rolf in Milan! The interior design of this store brand in Milan features parquet floors (on the ceiling), upside down columns. The arches between the columns are made into handy closets for storing […]
The Foldaway Bookshop was designed to make its debut at the London Festival of Architecture. The book store featured accordion-style, cardboard walls with built-in shelves to accommodate many books on architecture for the festival. Empty spaces on the walls featured projections of films about architecture. The shelves and walls were designed to be broken down […]
Space designers around the world, take note! The ultimate unisex climbing wall has just been unveiled in Japan. While wall climbing has long been an acceptable opportunity for rigorous exercise in the Far East, designers in Japan have finally taken heed of the demand by women to design a climbing wall that incorporates features that […]
The atmosphere within Aroma of Shadow, a cosmetics boutique store, is soothing and extremely relaxing with muted lights and textured wooden panels over the windows that permit the sunlight to enter without the usual glare and harsh contrasts. Quaint wooden sofas with white cushions in the VIP room enhance the quiet atmosphere created by this […]
An unconventional concept dreamed up by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma takes Guranavi’s Osaka information center into uncharted design territory. Doubled by a lounge cafe and surrounded on three sides by large window walls, the space uses piled plywood to recreate all the elements of lounge design and awe with this unique concept. The layered wood […]
A restaurant worthy of the “Shanghai’s Best Pizza” title requires an interior design that wows the senses as much as the amazing food served there. Set in a 2,700 square feet space boasting two open terraces, this pizzeria design features an artistic contrast of materials, shapes and textures for a unique aura of refined charm […]
Upon entering the spacious yet intimate Delbove boutique in Brussels, one idea jumps out: elegant minimalist. The store makes it clear what product line is featured, and all else is tucked away. Designed by Christophe Remy, this boutique features the high-end cosmetic line of Gina d’Alsembourg who relaunched Delbove Belgian cosmetics. The cosmetics themselves are […]
By Guest Writer Mark Long Multifunction furniture is truly one of the most explosive trends of the modern era. Certainly the concept of using furniture for multiple purposes isn’t new, but as living space continues to shrink, designers and homeowners are becoming increasingly more creative about saving space and maximizing utility from each piece of […]
Starbucks is looking to connect with another group of caffeine drinkers with its new store, Teavana. It set up shop on the Upper East Side of New York with dim lights and calming music, as well as comfortable chairs and the smoothing aroma of tea everywhere in the store. Teavana is for the opposite crowd. […]
Above: Funkiberry store 3D model by Mindful Design Consulting. Within last year, Funkiberry Frozen Yogurt Shop has opened three locations in New York. Mindful Design Consulting has created a fun and inviting brand for this new frozen yogurt store which is planing to go international in France, Russia and other countries. Bright and playful colors […]
Fritzy, a candy shop in Toronto, proves that the key to effective store branding is maintaining simplicity while still creating a memorable visual impact that gets the message across to customers. This often requires a delicate balance involving imagery, text, colors, and overall look. Fritzy’s modern candy store design has achieved all this by partnering […]
Via behance.net Cafe design: Umbra Design All images via behance.net The trendy Bristol 2 cafe and bar located in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, is a very unique creation by Umbra Design. A superb sample of a simple branding design, the interior sets up a sophisticated and classy atmosphere through the smart use of color, texture and light. […]
Happy Holidays Everybody! 2013 was another productive year for Mindful Design Consulting. We are very grateful for all our clients and friends. It is a great pleasure meeting new entrepreneurs all around the world, helping them to achieve and to brand their dreams, being a part of their new adventure. As usual, today we share […]
AT&T’s big makeover adds warmth and hospitality to its store interior design. The nationwide refurbishment adds lots of wood, products to play with and does away with check-out counters. Adding a personal touch to customer relations, AT&T staff members will walk around the store with tablets and assist patrons with face-to-face interactions. With the Internet […]
