Is Daylighting a Luxury? – Ep 84 with Eric Daniel and Rich Glenny
In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski dives into the dynamic world of retail design with Eric Daniel, Design Principal and Creative Director at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, and Rich Glenny, Retail Design Leader at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. Together, they unravel the layered nuances of designing spaces where commerce meets culture—and how constraints breed creativity.
Eric and Rich share their journeys through the high-stakes world of retail architecture, dissecting the tension between "Big A" architecture and "Little A" design, and what really makes a store not just functional but memorable. From lighting and layout to storytelling and emotional resonance, this episode is a deep dive into how retail spaces shape behavior and brand loyalty.
If you've ever wondered how design choices drive sales—and experiences—this episode is your blueprint.
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More About Eric Daniel and Rich Glenny
Eric Daniel
Eric is a highly accomplished retail design professional. With expertise as a creative concept developer and team leader, he excels in crafting visually stunning and functional concepts, communications, places, and media to increase brand performance. Eric strongly advocates for inclusive designs that seamlessly integrate physical, human, and digital elements, creating captivating experiences for clients and their customers.
One of Eric's key strengths is his commitment to active listening and continuous learning. By understanding and valuing client perspectives, he effectively applies design thinking to create empathetic and profitable experiences. As an industry thought leader, Eric's global speaking engagements and publications have significantly impacted the approach to retail solutions, highlighting the importance of innovative experiences for achieving success.
Eric's focus on empathy and his ability to create scalable and impactful solutions consistently lead to exceptional client outcomes, establishing him as a trusted partner and visionary who continues to shape the ever-evolving retail design industry.
Rich Glenny
Rich is a Design Leader on Little’s brand experience team who is responsible for transitioning a brand’s vision and strategy into a retail environment, which includes the development of exterior architecture, the interior, visual merchandising, and fixture design.
Rich has come to realize over his 15-year career that his favorite part of the design process is seeing ideas sprout from the most unlikely of places.
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