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Memebrship Profiles

October 8, 2009 7:42pm

We are going to start rotating the signed-up member profiles into the featured member square on the main page. Please complete your profiles and include a picture.

Thank You,

Andrew McQuilkin, RDI

Blogging on the BHDP website

October 16, 2010 7:33pm

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ICSC RECon - Panama

October 28, 2009 9:38am

I just presented as part of a panel, 15 trends the Institute forsees coming out of the International Store Design winning projects. George Homer (Brazil Chapter President and I are manning the Intitute's both. The goal of the trip is to support George's efforts in creating City Center interest in Latin America.

George will be presenting a 10 retailer panel, a  "Retail Runway" of th...

Chapters and Students

July 25, 2009 9:46am
I was invited by the Chapter to presnt and speak at the Art Institute of Atlanta this past Thursday. There were about 20 students and a few of their professors attending the International Store Design Awards. When the presenation was over, about have the students came up to ask me questions. Most of the questions were around what does it take to get hired; what goes into a great portfolio, how do ...

Sao Paulo Brazil

June 25, 2009 2:14pm

I was hosted by the Sao Paulo Chapter to speak at the ABF Expo last week.

It was an amzaing time, the food was fantastic, the retail frierce, and the culture was warm and welcoming. Most Importantly it's all about the football (soccer). It's the life blood of Brazilians.

The convention was for Potential Francisees to sign up with Franchisers. A industry that grew by 19% last yea...

Student Design Winners 2009

June 8, 2009 4:58pm

You need to check out the winning projects i just posted in the Gallery.

Once again Washington State University gets the top honors, but this time they sweep!

Judy Theodorson their professor has been doing this right for years. I need to find time talk with her before they leave for summer.

 

The Youngest Generation of Retail Designers

March 30, 2009 10:44am

What's your plan?

The Institute will make a deeper effort in 2009 to reach out at the Chapter level to Design Universities and Colleges. The economy has is taking its toll on retail design firms and in-house teams. Much of the younger generation of designers have been laid-off and are now see...