CRTKL donated time and creativity to support Dallas’ homeless population. Associate Jeffery Clark discusses his experience. In Dallas, there are over 3,000 homeless people and at least 24% of them are children. Now, let that sink in. And remember, that number covers just Dallas alone. Homelessness is an issue that affects every city in the […]
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CRTKL’s Rudy Santacroce discusses the LEAN process in design and healthcare. Healthcare is changing, and one thing we can all agree on is that we need to optimize every dollar to assure it adds value. One of the most effective ways to do this is by eliminating waste. Seems simple enough, but how do we […]
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CRTKL’s Sarah Kimes describes her process for cultivating creativity within a workplace. In August of this year, I was honored and excited to be selected as one of 22 global creative leaders for the inaugural Impact House by IDEO U and University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Social Impact Strategy. As a fellow, I received a […]
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“Louvre reopens after heavy flooding shuttered Paris museum.” “Mexico City orders all cars off the road one day a week to tackle air pollution.” “Beijing takes lead from London, Singapore as it plans congestion charges to curb capital’s huge traffic jams.” A look at the day’s top headlines is profoundly telling in terms of the […]
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How environmentally and culturally sensitive development can transform a waterfront environment Imagine a lively community pier filled with local residents, families and visitors. Beachgoers flock to the area and stick around even after the sun goes down, catching a movie or taking a ride on the Lightning Racer rollercoaster. Fishing poles galore stretch out into […]
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Associate Jayme Schutt discusses her creative process, the message behind brands and how retailers can capitalize on customization. Retailers have always seen the importance of creating a brand—something that shouts from the rooftop, “This is who we are!” And, in a world where the consumer is personalizing almost everything, it only makes sense that retail […]
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Despite losing the World Series, Cleveland can be an instructive example in an era of scarcity, says Nate Cherry. I may live in Los Angeles now, but I am an Ohio boy when it comes to my sports teams. Although I left the state when I was 18, coming back for only short stints to […]
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The shopping season is upon us. CRTKL’s Joan Insel talks retail branding and how the smartest retailers will stand out this year. While Silent Night may be a time-tested holiday classic, silent nights are perhaps a retailer’s worst nightmare. As technology and online shopping expand their grip, retailers are looking for new ways to attract […]
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CRTKL intern Brendan Todd talks Manchester, finding a career path and what it’s like to work at CallisonRTKL. I have lived in Manchester most of my life. Despite a few brief stints traveling and once living in Italy, I consider Manchester to be my home. So, when I was given the opportunity to apprentice with […]
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CRTKL’s Brendan O’Grady delves into the use of green spaces in retail interiors. Biophilia is far from a new concept, but the realization and application of its foundational tenet—that interior spaces can promote health, productivity and well-being by bringing the outdoors inside—is still being explored. Efforts to inject a little green into the built environment […]
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