From internet culture's impact on store design to circular innovations in commercial space, we have charted major developments in retail throughout 2023. Look back on the year with our top sector reads.
What impact is internet culture having on retail design?
As physical and digital commerce continue to merge, designers are creating shopping experiences that bridge the gap between bricks-and-mortar and online spaces. We are now starting to see glimmers of a new class of connected retail – one that artfully layers disruptive digital behaviours and emergent internet aesthetics with installations that put a different spin on clicks-to-bricks concepts.
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Nike’s repair robot could be revolutionary for circular retail. Here’s why
Nike piloted a robotic circular shoe repair technology at its Nike Town London store, demonstrating the sustainable direction that major brands are taking at their retail outposts.
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Has this Nike installation cracked the code of retail’s AI revolution?
An immersive retail installation by Modem for Nike allows users to create unique Air Max-inspired imagery with an AI generator.
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Grocery retail is changing. Here are 3 food spaces leading the way
Supermarkets have lagged behind the rest of retailers when it comes to offering experience-driven spatial design. While consumer choice is abundant, grocers tend to differentiate themselves from the competition by price and convenience. However, some brands are turning to spatial design as a way to revolutionize the food shopping experience.
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‘Design for a circular economy’: what 2023 will mean for retail design
Member of the FRAME Awards 2022 April jury and grand jury Victoria Stiles is a national retail design manager at Australian property group Mirvac. The real estate developer manages over €16 billion of assets and oversees a €19-billion development pipeline, contributing significantly to Australia’s major cities. Stiles works on maximizing the value proposition of assets while being a ‘huge advocate’ for a sustainable approach to retail design.
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