Inspiration Magazine: Design

Useful tips and resources prepared by business, industry and design experts to help retailers grow their businesses!

From the World of Design And Fashion – Tom Mirabile

Tom Mirabile is a lover of color, art, design and fashion, a trend forecaster and analyst, and an inspiration to many. Listening to Tom Mirabile talk about style, trends, color and retail is truly inspiring. And taking on some of his advice could set you on your way to becoming a retail success, and an inspiration to others. Mirabile is always at the forefront of what’s…

Francly Stylish

“Effortless style” is a term often bandied about in the fashion world, and it’s something that most of us would like to think we could pull off. It is about having a unique style that shines through everything you do and something that others would like to emulate. Francfranc certainly has an effortless style and edge, and a confident stride to boot – always remaining chic and…

Unearthing Your Customers’ Inner Designer

Unearthing your customers style will keep them shopping with you! If you encourage your customers to find their own style rather then telling them what to buy every time they walk in your door, then you are building a life-long relationship that is meaningful. This not only brings you satisfaction but also keeps your customers coming back! At a time when customers have…

Going “GREEN” in Stores

by Martin M. Pegler There is hardly a single home or business publication that one picks up today that doesn’t have an article or two about “greening and sustainability.” Those two words are ubiquitous: seen, heard and talked about everywhere. More U.S. consumers are looking for “green” products and “green” products sold in “green” environments. For store designers, the goal…

From the World of Design And Fashion – Jörgen Eriksson

by Michelle Hespe Jörgen Eriksson has made his name in the retail industry for blending the things he is most passionate about in life – fashion and design – to create strong, successful brands that resonate with shoppers. Eriksson started out running his own business in fashion before moving on to a managerial role in duty-free stores at airports across Sweden. These…

A Picture Worth a Few Hundred Words

by Martin M. Pegler Seeing is believing and seeing what a great display a shadowbox can be is almost un-believable. Grange Interiors in the Aberdeen section of Hong Kong uses simple, four-sided boxes designed by Stefano Tordiglione Design Studio. These boxes are backless and the wall can be seen through them. The backless boxes, which allow the wall to be seen through their…

Design Stars – Winners of the 2014 gia Design Awards

Discover Design, the premier design destination at the International Home + Housewares Show, offers a collection of more than 100 companies showcasing the latest designs found in housewares. Exhibitors are based on recommendations from and approval by the retail and design community. Since 2011, exhibitors in Discover Design have been in contention for gia Global Innovation…

Product Design – The Thrill of Owning an Original

As a store owner, it is a joy to see more people seeking out original product design. They want to know more about a product’s designer and where the product was made. Customers now want the story of the product’s origin and want products of higher value, not necessarily at a higher price. This new trend includes scrutinizing a product’s originality, material, manufacturing…

Inside Discover Design: Joseph Joseph

Twin brothers Richard and Antony Joseph founded Joseph Joseph in 2003, combining their experience in product design and business. Specializing in contemporary kitchenware, Joseph Joseph is now internationally recognized for producing some of the most stylish and innovative products available. Their unique ability to match form and function has earned them global recognition for…