India has been traditionally a culture driven by “collective” and “consensus.” This meant that people sought and respected opinions and thoughts of elders, family members, friends, teachers, and so on. Whether for an arranged marriage, buying a car, or even getting a new hair style, people seek endorsements to get assurances. While in last few…
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Retail Design in India: Confluence of Two Cultures – by Sanjay Agarwal
India has been traditionally a culture driven by “collective” and “consensus.” This meant that people sought and respected opinions and thoughts of elders, family members, friends, teachers, and so on. Whether for an arranged marriage, buying a car, or even getting a new hair style, people seek endorsements to get assurances. While in last few…
Visit Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin at MAD, NYC
The New York Times reported that the new Museum of Arts and Design exhibit: “Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin” explores the work of New York-based designer Ralph Pucci, widely regarded for his innovative approach to the familiar form of the mannequin. Pucci’s mannequins not only expand the parameters of this ubiquitous sculptural form, but reflect…
Laszlo Regos Video: Hershey’s Chocolate World in Vegas
Award-winning architectural photographer Laszlo Regos recently created a video collage of the new Hershey’s Chocolate World experience store at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard. This award-winning store provides an immersive experience, with an over-the-top Las Vegas edge, brings Hershey’s portfolio of iconic brands to life. The façade features an 18-feet diameter…
The Digital Ecosystem (Excerpted from Chain Store Age 4.6.15)
The evolution of shopping based on the consumer mindset that is reflective of the past and targeted for the future can be described as a “Digital Ecosystem.” Much like the proverbial iceberg, this Ecosystem has most of the system existing before the consumer “waterline.” Above this waterline exist the elements for which we are most…
What’s New … What’s Next!
Be sure to explore JGA’s updated website … there’s more for you to see! We’ll explore the latest industry trends — from The Digital Ecosystem to Luxury-Loving Millennials — and provide a visual storyboard that represents what we do and for whom we do it. You’ll find oversized photos for many of our award-winning designs. …
The Psychology of Retail Store Design
Crain’s Detroit Business and Ken Nisch recently toured Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan, and The North Face store in particular, to reveal how stores are designed to elevate the consumer experience. In the video feature, editor David Hall reveals how Ken Nisch and JGA create the store design to tap into the consumer psyche: From…