The 2016 CallisonRTKL Design Conference took place September 19-22 in New York City. “Excelsior”—New York’s state motto, which means “ever upwards”—was the theme of this year’s event, which brought together 18 up-and-coming designers from each of the firm’s global offices for two days of professional development, team-building and design inspiration. This post is the second in […]
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Through technological advancements, security measures at airports are becoming more streamlined, and passengers in the future will be able to arrive later, leaving them less time to shop. How can retailers successfully capture the impulse purchase inclinations of this unique audience in the quickly shrinking time before arrival and takeoff? Influence A world of […]
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Innovation and sustainability drive an increasingly global design culture in Dubai, says CRTKL’s Harold Thompson. For many years, the UAE has set the global bar for iconic architecture—pushing the boundaries of aesthetics, technology and delivery. With the articulation of the UAE Vision 2021 by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, that […]
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The modern commuter demands speed and convenience, and advancements in technology and travel promise to exceed our wildest expectations. But is the current transit infrastructure ready for such drastic changes? A MOBILE FUTURE Nothing is driving disruption in travel more than a rapidly growing urban population. Schedules are impacted, plans are delayed and waiting […]
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Have we simply OD’d on all things shiny, bright and new? Or does online shopping, the glare of the computer screen and two-dimensional e-commerce make us long for the well-worn, the familiar and the comfortable? Originally published in design:retail Magazine. Tactile Experiences I’m seeing a break from the streamlined, high-tech environment we’ve been captivated by […]
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At CallisonRTKL, we’re used to complicated design challenges. But one of our latest jobs started with a list of unexpected ingredients: A famous 11th century Chinese poet who loved to cook A wildly successful Beijing restauranteur with a taste for US expansion An L.A.-based theme park icon …and the key to it all: Roast Duck […]
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What do micro-units, Amazon, public transportation and dog baths have to do with each other? Hint: the answer has nothing to do with dollars and cents. Trends are reflections of societal desires, and there are some interesting trends evident in the Midwest that are representative of global trends on the rise. One such trend is […]
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As healthcare costs continue to increase, operators are exploring new delivery models and social platforms to personalize the provision of healthcare services. Companies are pouring resources into this field to create more personalized, secure and affordable health and wellness options. Mobile Health Influence There is no denying that the age of social interaction and […]
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CallisonRTKL’s Dave Scurlock discusses recent trends in jewelry retail and posits why the industry needs a massive dose of innovation. In the years preceding the financial market crash in 2008, it wasn’t just pop culture icons rocking diamond-studded, over-the-top bling. Young couples were saving to spend on engagement and wedding rings, a girl’s dream was […]
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Hospitality design requires differentiation in both branding and design in order to be successful, says CallisonRTKL’s Kevin Ketschek. Some of my purist design friends thought I was crazy when I left a past job at an interior design firm to work for a hospitality brand. This, they said, was the equivalent of selling out; my […]
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