

Is Your Space Helping or Hurting Your Small Business?
Every inch of your space has a job to do—but is it working hard enough? Thoughtful design can transform your small business into a...

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Light Up Your Building For Success
Lighting is fundamental to showcasing any space. It might seem simple, but lighting plays a significant role in how customers experience...

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3 min read


The Power of Experiential Design & Why Every Space Needs it
In a world where you can buy just about anything your heart desires online, the quest to stand out and thrive as a brick-and-mortar business

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3 min read


Unlocking Success: Why Your Building Choice Can Make or Break Your Project
working with an architect in the ideation (pre-design) phase of your project ensures the design, feasibility, and return on investment (ROI)

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Why You Should Invest in an Architect to Transform Your Storefront
Why You Should Invest in an Architect to Transform Your Storefront

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4 min read


Show, Don’t Tell: How to Set Your Brick and Mortar Apart
Let's face it, one of the biggest challenges of having a brick and mortar is attracting your dream customers or clients to walk into...

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3 min read


5 Things to know before opening a storefront
Opening a brick and mortar storefront process tips

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A Spotlight On Outside the Box
Outside the Box is an education and community partnership program engaging Central and Western Duluth middle school students in...

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3 min read


3 ways to drive more customers into your shop
A storefront isn’t just the door people see on the sidewalk -- it’s an extension of your store. Utilize your branding, store personality,...

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2 min read


How to Create the Ultimate Shopping Experience For Your Customers (Both In-Store & Online!)
Whether your customers are shopping in-store or online, you'll want them to have the best experience possible. Not only that, but you'll...

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2 min read


How to Use a Design Thinking Approach to Create Your Pandemic Preparedness Plan
So it’s time to create (or reevaluate) a Pandemic Preparedness Plan. The first thing to do is learn about the necessary legalities...

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Wayfinding From Sidewalk to Cash Register: What That Means & Why It's Important
Wayfinding refers to the information systems that guide people through a physical environment and enhance their understanding and...

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1 min read


Placemaking: What It Is & How To Execute It
Placemaking is the process of creating quality environments that people want to work, live, and play in. Start with this article, it is...

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How Sensory Marketing Leads to a More Immersive Shopping Experience
Sensory marketing involves stimulating the senses of your customer, which affects their perception, judgement, and behavior. Engaging...

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The Elements of Storefront Design
What story does your storefront about your brand?

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3 min read


Commercial Building Renovation Process Guide
Process Guide to renovating a commercial building in Duluth Minnesota

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