This revolutionary talk series teased out what the complexities of a data-rich future mean for retail and asked the big questions: What role do physical spaces play in a virtual world? How do we balance the need for human contact with seemingly limitless technology? Where do sustainability, diversity and creativity fit into the picture? What will serve customers’ needs and what won’t?

The first discussion, which took place in April, featured leading international retail experts who canvassed some of the current trends and consumer needs shaping the future of retail design. To name a few, the likes of Adidas Global Design Director Jelle Sapulete, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Axel Arigato, Neil Sharman, working with leading brands in their field including Burberry, Nike and Dunhill are among the trailblazers highlighted.

The second and final discussion in May picked up where the first left off, inviting representatives from leading architectural studios from around the world to put forward radical retail design solutions the extend beyond the limits of the traditional brick-and-mortar model. Each day, an architectural studio from the likes of March Studio, Sybarite, ciguë, Brinkworth and Schemata Architects, will explore ideas and opportunities as it relates to reimaginging future retail spaces.

The possibilities are, as they say, endless, which promised for an exciting discussion that will inspire your mind and stretch your imagination. For anyone interested in the intersection of architecture, design and retail, please watch all the session recordings below.

WATCH PART ONE FT. LEADING INTERNATIONAL RETAIL EXPERTS

WATCH PART TWO FT. LEADING ARCHITECTURAL STUDIOS

Session 1  |  March Studios

Session 2  |  Sybarite

Session 3  |  Brinkworth

Session 4  |  CIGUÉ

Session 5  |  Schemata architects

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