The Design Solution

London based design practice; world specialists in airport and travel retail. Redefining the future of passenger experiences.

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From the Archive, Master of Time, Luxury Watch Concept store for the Nuance Group in Pulkovo Airport. The store design incorporates wood panelling and opulent furnishings creating a subtly expressed mood of comfortable luxury: https://t.co/wIrESr2cCf
#furnishings #storedesign

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We really enjoyed the @MoodieDavitt spotlight on the King Power Rangnam sunglasses department. We worked closely with @KingPowerhq to develop a striking design aesthetic, blending traditional Thai elements with contemporary luxury: https://t.co/JbRqxGXEuL
#retaildesign #thailand

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We're excited to announce that we've been appointed by Kraków John Paul II International Airport to develop all of the commercial spaces across the terminal. Find out more on DFNI: https://t.co/U0CYn2n7jw

#Airport #AirportNews #designsolutions

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We designed the @LCFC Fan Store to reflect the needs, the devotion and dreams of the fans with the aim of the retail space becoming an integral part of the match day ritual. Read more here: https://t.co/xnNJHFcSph #LeicesterCity #retail #design

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We understand that shopping isn’t for everyone. When designing the Toronto Airport duty free area, our primary objective was to enhance the overall experience of passengers passing through, respecting those who do want to shop and those who may not. #Canada #shopping

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From the archive: In 2005 @KingPowerhq set us the challenge of enhancing the proposed layout for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Opening in 2006 the airport won the travel retail industry’s most revered award, the @FrontierMag award for ‘Best Travel Retail Airport’. #travelretail

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At @PulkovoAirport the city’s outstanding architectural characteristics are woven throughout the Dufry duty free store inspiring an authentic local character throughout the retail space with an added contemporary touch. #architecture #dutyfree #contmeporary

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Aalborg airport vividly demonstrates the potential for smaller, but still highly ambitious airports, to offer a stunning retail experience that helps drive their commercial revenue. #dutyfree #retailexperience #airport

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The central feature of the new Porto airport duty free store, “Taste of Portugal”, presents a shopping zone dedicated to a wide range of regional foods. Oustanding detail emphasises Sense of Place including the cork tree and iconic blue and white Azulejo Portuguese tile. #airport

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The inspiration for our Lisbon airport design was found at our feet – on the streets of Lisbon. We wanted our store designs to inspire the passenger to explore the stores and make exciting discoveries – just like a journey through the atmospheric city. #storedesign #lisbon

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When designing the Hellenic duty free store in Athens airport we aimed to integrate features that were unique to Greece. The store is based on the classic structure of the honeycomb to echo the importance of honey in the countries heritage. #dutyfree #heritage #greece

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We're excited to announce our work with @Pragmauk on the commercial redevelopment at @riyadhairports. Find out more about the project on @TheTRBusiness here: https://t.co/RuXbFUiMT2 #newwork #riyahd #airportnews

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“Journey through the lakes” – our store concept was derived from the natural beauty of Minneapolis & Saint Paul with their stunning abundance of lakes, rivers and streams incorporated into our design to reflect the true ‘Minnesota’. #dutyfree #journey #airport

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“We are encountering an increasing number of ‘Eureka moments’ where airport managers are fully grasping the potential impact that design can have on their passenger experience.”— Robbie Gill. Do you think the industry has come to match this prediction? https://t.co/yoIXoGmSlB

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Stunning features in the ‘Terre D’Octaine’ space in the Dufry duty free store @aeroport_tls include a back wall seemingly made of traditional wine boxes and a classic Citroen pick-up truck that adds a touch of fun while showcasing specialities of the country. #dutyfree #wine

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@RIOgaleao is one of the most complex and ultimately exciting projects we have ever worked on. We took on a dual-specialist role that involved creating the commercial master plan solution for the airport and unique designs for each of the 3 main stores. #Rio #airport

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The Irish Whiskey Collection in @TheLoopDutyFree store at @DublinAirport was designed to blend the extraordinary heritage of Irish Whiskey with a contemporary edge, inviting the customers to share the authentic taste of Ireland. #Whiskey #Ireland

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One of our favourite features of @CSIAMumbai is the use of three distinct perimeter friezes that echo the patterns of the traditional Rangoli craft. This demonstrates where Sense of Place was integrated into the design while aiding passenger orientation. #design

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Marrakech Airport demonstrates just how effective design can be in blending expressions of heritage and modernity. From mesmerising arabesque patterns to intricate local tile mosaics the traveller will be left with wonderful departing memories of Marrakech. #airportdesign