Crafting Memorable Spaces Through Multisensory Technology
In a world of changing and modernized technology, it is not enough to simply update a space. Businesses and institutions must think critically about ways they can make lasting impressions while serving their clients and consumers. Multisensory technology opens a world of possibilities for organizations to communicate their brand and values without speaking a word. […]
Sustainability by Design: Crafting Retail Spaces that Speak to Environmental Values
As consumer awareness of environmental issues continues to expand, so does the demand for sustainable practices across all industries. In the retail sector, this shift in consumer concern has sparked a revolution in design philosophy, leading to the emergence of sustainable retail spaces that prioritize environmental values. More than ever, consumers gravitate toward brands that […]
Design and Tech Synergize to Elevate Retail Experiences
The future of retail lies at the intersection of design and technology. In the retail design space, we’ve seen firsthand how combining innovative design principles with cutting-edge technology can create immersive and memorable customer experiences. Even in the realm of optimization, technology is helping retailers fine-tune their store layouts, using machine learning to track and […]
Growing, Consolidating, or Merging? Time for a Network Transformation
In the event that more than one branch needs to be updated, changed, or redesigned, it is considered a branch network transformation. Ideally, a financial institution would plan to have all of its branches updated within a short time period to maintain a consistent brand and public appearance. Consumers most frequently interact with your branches, […]
The Power of the Prototype: Embracing Change
Written by Amanda Jasper, Director of Corporate Communications at NewGround So, you’ve strategized and designed your prototype that will drive change across your branch system – but how can you drive change across your staff behavior and interaction? In this final installment of our prototype series, we interviewed NewGround’s Tom Auer, Senior Vice President of […]
THE POWER OF THE PROTOTYPE | PART II: DELIVERING NEXT GENERATION DESIGN
Written by Amanda Jasper, Director of Corporate Communications at NewGround It’s time to face the facts: your branches do not meet current consumer demands and need a fresh design to remain relevant, retain existing consumers, and attract new ones. But the question is: how do you update all locations with a consistent branded environment? […]
THE POWER OF THE PROTOTYPE: LEADING WITH STRATEGY
Written by Amanda Jasper, Director of Corporate Communications at NewGround Picture this: your branch system is no longer relevant and lacks technology, which, in turn, no longer attracts consumers. What solutions can help you start transforming your branches? Create a prototype design that all your spaces can be modeled after. In this first installment […]
Race to the Finish Line
Are Retailers Outperforming Banks with Transformation? By: Glory and NewGround In today’s fast-paced society, retailers are making strides and banks need to take notes. Although these are two completely different industries, banks can learn a thing or two from retailers that are creating amazing in-store experiences. “Back from the Dead: What Retailers Can Learn from […]
Total Transformation: How To Engage Differently
Transformation can manifest itself in many forms. So the big question is, do you need to transform your culture to engage differently? Transformation should also be the output or call to action, with your organization being fully-aligned and feeling the effects of growth. In the final installment in our series, we will look how you […]
Can Experiential Strategy and Design Lead to Higher Growth for Credit Unions?
Executive Summary Dr. William G. Dean, Scott Florini, and Evan Briddle The purpose of this white paper is to examine how consumer satisfaction is manifested through experiential strategies— and physical design—that drive consumer experiences at the branch level. It is found that experiential strategies are a factor in driving the growth of credit unions. Credit […]
