Posts about Design

When the bling doesn’t bring the cha-ching: Changing demographics and consumer preferences complicate the jewelry industry

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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There and Back Again: Finding Harmony Between Branding and Design

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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Building from the Heart

CallisonRTKL LA Office Volunteers with Passive Building Project in Tecate, Mexico Everyone knows the beer, and many a tourist has frequented its spa and ranch resorts, but far fewer are familiar with the small community known as Cerro Azul in Tecate. Located in Baja California, Mexico just across the border from San Diego and accessed […]

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Creating Community: pop-up parks provide active, engaging and inclusive public space

CallisonRTKL’s Eduardo Castaneda discusses how public projects can go a long way in improving urban neighborhoods Last April, residents of Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood opened their doors to find a pop-up park. For four days, the park was open to the public, drawing in guests with programmed activities, outdoor movies, music and art. The Crowdus […]

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The First Lady, SoulCycle and Healthy Cities

Bikes are a healthy alternative to cars, but what would a truly bicycle-friendly city look like? Nate Cherry discusses workout trends, new routines and health-conscious cities. A Soulful Phenomenon In a New York Times article earlier this year, Michelle Obama professed her love for SoulCycle, the TriBeCa-based studio cycling chain known for its heart-pounding, mind-body fusion […]

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