Can a cafe sell emotions? It is a question we found ourselves asking while imagining the future of commercial design. The answer is both intriguing and exciting. We believe the next generation of experiential retail will offer far more than food and drinks. It will offer wonder, curiosity, joy, nostalgia, playfulness, and escape. Customers will […]
Coffee has always lived between two worlds. For some, it’s a chance to slow down, relax, and savor the moment. For others, it’s the fuel behind deadlines, meetings, creative thinking, and long workdays. Labora Café was designed to bring those worlds together. The goal was to create a space where comfort and productivity coexist, where […]
Luxury cafes are no longer designed solely around coffee quality or menu presentation. Nowadays, interiors have become part of the product itself. Guests don’t simply visit for espresso or pastries, but also for atmosphere, identity, and emotional experience. Furniture plays a central role in shaping that perception. Among all interior elements, bistro tables carry unusual […]
Halloween is creeping up, so why not have a little fun with your space? If you’re running a dessert shop, café, restaurant, or even an office or retail space, a few playful touches can go a long way. With the right simple Halloween decor, you can set the mood, spark some smiles, and maybe even […]
Businesses are getting more creative than ever in trying to stand out, save on construction costs, and stay flexible. One idea that’s really taking off is using portable storage units or shipping containers in cafe design. These sturdy metal boxes, once used strictly for storage or transport, are now being turned into sleek, efficient, and […]
Designing Boba Shops, Juice Bars, and Drink-Driven Brands. At Mindful Design Consulting, we’ve always operated on the belief that drink-driven spots—like boba tea shops, juice bars, and smoothie stands—are more than just places to grab a quick refreshment. They’re lively hangouts shaped by youth culture, wellness trends, and social buzz. These are the kinds of […]
Generally catering to a younger crowd, boba tea shops are social hubs, Instagram hotspots, and fast-paced businesses that need a well-thought-out layout to thrive. Striking the right balance between aesthetics and efficiency means you’ll be able to serve as many customers as possible, make your employees’ job easier, and end up with happy customers. It […]
Does your café, dessert shop or restaurant feel like it’s due for a refresh? Trust your instincts—serving delicious food and drinks is only half the equation. Creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages customers to linger and return is just as essential. The look and feel of your space play a major role in customer satisfaction, […]
A second Bobaroma location, this time in Georgetown, Ontario, is finally ready for primetime. Having previously designed all the visual elements of the company brand and their first location in Sarnia, Ontario, we embarked on creating the interior of this new store with a clear vision. With a slightly larger square footage and more opportunities […]
A new boba tea shop is soon to open in Sarnia, Ontario, ready to offer its visitors delicious treats and a good time, all in a charming, newly created space. Bobaroma masters the art of high-quality boba beverages and pairs them with cakes, puffs and the delightful mochi donut in flavors ranging from strawberry and […]
We recently added another boba tea store interior to our extensive portfolio, this time with an interior design branding update of a well-loved franchise. Boba Nation primarily offers boba teas, smoothies, skakes, frappes and a myriad of other drinks for all contemporary tastes, but complements these offerings with desserts and savory treats. Our goal was […]
There’s no denying your menu board is the centerpiece of your store’s interior design. While all the other elements of design contribute to the overall atmosphere, it’s the menu board that truly steals the show. Carefully watched, read, and analyzed, this is where the attention of all your customers is concentrated for a considerable amount […]
Cafes often have a limited amount of outdoor space to work with. As a cafe owner, you have to be savvy about the landscape design styles you select. If you are on the search for unique cafe landscape designs that grab your attention and fit your cafe’s brand identity as well, here are a few […]
Since 2007, Ding Tea has had the declared mission of bringing the Taiwanese tea culture to other parts of the world – and has successfully done so. We helped the franchise come even closer to its goals by creating the interior of their Chula Vista location in California and adopting a design that translates the […]
Pickleball enthusiasts in and around Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, now have another reason to enjoy their club activities: We have just completed the cafe at the Hayden Pickleball Club, where we created an interior inspired by the natural beauty of Lake City and its surroundings. Easy to navigate, inviting and rich in detail, this club cafe […]
Painting your cafe is more than just updating the colors of your space. It’s about creating the perfect atmosphere for your customers, using the psychology of color to influence their behavior, and reinforcing your brand identity through visual elements. So how can you ensure high-quality, long-lasting results that accomplish all these goals? While the DIY […]
One of the least glamorous aspects of designing your desert shop has to do with waste. Grease traps are an additional expense that most dessert shop owners are trying to avoid. So is there any way to bypass the need for installing one in your small store? The short answer is YES! In some instances, […]
YOBA is a dessert shop that offers frozen yogurt, coffee and boba tea to a diverse clientele with a taste for healthy treats and trendy drinks. We recently collaborated in the creation of the interior branding and came up with an elegant dessert shop design worthy of today’s sophisticated tastes and of the memorable experience […]
The picture-hungry Instagram crowd is a group that you should never underestimate. By using their appetite for picture sharing, you can make them work for you and your business. Creating a selfie wall for dessert shops, ice-cream parlors or cafes is an easy and often cheap way to offer them something to share, and keep […]
If you are looking for one simple change that could give your restaurant or cafe a fresher look, but you don’t have the budget for major upgrades, consider plants. Whether in residential or commercial interiors, plants bring in something that no other type of decor does: They respond to the instinctive human search for shelter, […]
Boba Bar Design: Mindful Design Consulting All pictures: Mindful Design Consulting A new Leafly Boba Bar store is opening in Huntsville, Alabama, and Mindful Design Consulting is behind its interior design and catching wall graphics. Our goal was an airy, fresh space, with a modern look, cool vibes and lots of character. We achieved this […]
Cafe and gelateria shop design: Mindful Design Consulting All photos: Mindful Design Consulting The soon-to-open 10-22 Cafe and Gelateria in Oceanside, CA, offered us an excellent opportunity to recreate the cozy look of an European gelateria coffee shop. The relatively small space, with a long narrow hallway in the back, lent itself beautifully to this […]
One of our most recent projects is a boba tea cafe design that we completed for Urban Bubble in San Diego, California. Urban Bubble is a new boba tea brand created in response to the popularity of the trendy Taiwanese beverage. The cafe owners added an existing hotdog franchise to the store to turn it […]
Drivers on one of the busiest highway in Guatemala City are teased by the solid-red facade of a building that raises above the others, and by the “flying” cars seemingly colliding with the imposing structure. While this may be in itself a sight to behold, those curious enough to stop and enter are soon to […]
Located in beautiful La Jolla, California, with its spectacular rugged coastline and vast ocean views, The 20 Boba Tea shop has everything going for it to become a cool hotspot for friends who want to catch up over a delicious treat. To be in tune with the happy vibes of its location, we came up […]
One of our latest project is a frozen yogurt shop design and branding for a store located in a newly raised building in a beautiful Californian tourist location. Big Bear Lake is a four-season destination for those who enjoy skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking or just the view of breathtaking landscapes. Close to both Los […]
Depending on the location of your cafe or restaurant, the much expected summer may be much too short. To appeal to customers that are craving sun, warmth and color, don’t waste the opportunity to bring some summer vibes into your space. Summer restaurant decor can be as simple as adding a few flower arrangements or […]
The easiest way to completely change the look and mood of a room and guarantee instant visual impact is finishing off the space with plants. The same goes for restaurant and cafe designs, where the green element can become more than just a final accent. Every designer or business owner should consider greenery, flowers and […]
Bubble tea restaurant design: Mindful Design Consulting All images: Mindful Design Consulting Another Kung Fu Tea store will soon open its doors in California – this time in Temecula – as one more proof of the brand’s evergrowing success. We are happy to have been the ones behind its design and to add yet another […]
Boba Tea Shop Design: Mindful Design Consulting Kung Fu Tea, the largest bubble tea brand in America, is opening a new franchise in National City, California. Having already designed their Carmel Mountain shop in San Diego, we were happy to work on this project and use the company’s brand elements to create a new, yet […]
