Join Us at Global Shop

Please join us at Globalshop In Las Vegas for the Retail Design Institute's Sessions:

Future Store: Do's and Don'ts of Implementing Cutting-Edge Technology into Retail

When:  Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Global Shop Las Vegas, Nevada

Time:   1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Where Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas 

Join two leaders from the Retail Design Institute as they present a spirited examination of every aspect of technological advancements currently touching the consumer space. The session will touch on everything from mobile payment systems to game-ification, QR tags to AR (augmented reality), social applications to local search applications, SMS to the latest digital scape store window touch systems making impact throughout  the United States and Asia. Included will be live demonstrations and video clips of bleeding-edge technologies that will influence the marketing sectors. The conversation will be rooted in the day-to-day realities of a major retailer such as Supervalu as they balance the need to innovate while examining the ability to roll out and test such advances. Bonus: Attendees will receive a comprehensive “road map” of the current technology landscape, which will be an ideal work sheet for attendees to understand the technology language their clients will be increasingly speaking.

Speakers:
Brian Dyches, FRDI  International President, Retail Design Institute
Sharon Lessard, RDI Chief Design Officer, Supervalu, Inc.

One Launch, Two Nights, Two Cities

Limited to 40 people by RSVP only, per location...

RSVP on Facebook by clicking "Join" through one of the red links below.

A social mixer event to launch the new website for our members, demonstrate how members can benefit from it's new features, and highlight events we're planning on for the year. Please introduce a friend...non-members and potential new members are welcome to attend. Board members will be happy to answer any questions regarding membership. See you soon!

02/15/12 (Wednesday)

Location: Nadel Architects Los Angeles

1990 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 400

Los Angeles, California 90025
Time: 6pm Light Refreshments; 6.30-8pm Demo & 'Town Hall' Discussion; 8.30pm Finish ; Join us afterwards @ The Arsenal Bar 12012 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064-1127 www.arsenalbar.com
Sponsors: Nadel Architects and ikonic tonic 

Fee: Free to Members & Non-Members. Limited to 40 people by RSVP only.

Click here to RSVP via Facebook for the LA location 

Parking & Access: Street Parking. Parking closes at 6pm. Building lifts close down by 7pm so please ensure entry by this time for access to 4th floor.

02/16/12 (Thursday) 

Location: Little Architects Orange County

1901 Newport Blvd, Suite 300, 

Costa Mesa, California 92627
Time: 6pm Light Refreshments; 6.30-8pm Demo & 'Town Hall' Discussion; 8.30pm Finish ; Join us afterwards @ The Yard House, Triangle Square Shopping Center, 1875 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA www.yardhouse.com for those interested.

Sponsors: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. 

Fee: Free to Members & Non-Members. Limited to 40 people by RSVP only.

Click here to RSVP via Facebook for the Costa Mesa location 

Parking & Access: Parking to front of building or around to rear in parking structure. Entry through courtyard at front or rear and take elevator to Level 3.

*For any questions about either event, please email: caswpres@retaildesigninstitute.org 

29 Ways to Stay Creative

Let's Talk Domain Names

We hope the previous post about building your website got you thinking. Once you have finished with the design of your website it is time to let the world view it! Now it is time to choose your domain name. What is a domain name? A domain name is used to identify one or more IP addresses. Domain names are used in URLs to identify a particular web page. Every domain name has a suffix that indicates which top level domain (TLD) it belongs to. Some common suffixes include .com, .org, .net, .gov, .info, etc. Source Webopedia

There is one word to describe choosing your domain name, thoughtfully. When considering your domain name make it simple, specific and one that makes sense to anyone wishing to find your site. There is no point in choosing a domain name that's not going to easily direct visitors to your site. Choose a name that best describes the nature of your site.

Once you have decided on a domain name, it's time to register it. There are many different companies that will register your domain name. Before you register your domain name, you need to make sure that name is not already in use. Here are a few companies that you can use to register your domain name.

GoDaddy

Network Solutions

DreamHost

Nettica

Doster

Also when choosing a company to host your domain name, make sure that it offers a full DNS service.

International Store Design Awards Gala

On January 16, 2012 the Retail Design Institute has a grand opportunity for you to be part of the most exciting and significant awards presentation and celebration in retail!

The one night where you can celebrate with the winning teams and key retail design industry players after the most prestigious retail design awards show in the world. For over 50 years, the Institute has set the standard for excellence in store design, and since 1971, in the industry's only peer reviewed competition, we have publicly reorganized those retail projects, which are the best of the year, and the designers and retailers who plan and create them.

The Awards Gala is a one of a kind evening. The event will be held in Manhattan's most exciting venue, the Times Center Stage designed by the world-renowned architect Renzo Piano at 242 West 41st Street at Times Square, NYC.

There will be a chance for networking at the after show reception and buffet with 300+ attendees, award winning architects, designers, retailers and NRF members.

The 2011 Retail Design Institute Member(s) of the year will be recognized. The Award show will also recognize the best stores in the world for the year 2011 in over 18 categories of architecture and design.

This will be a truly remarkable and notable evening! 

Please visit the Retail Design Institute events page to purchase tickets.

Questions regarding this event, please contact Retail Design Institute at LBullis@taminc.com or by phone at 1-914-332-1806 ext. 324

New Year, New Connections

Happy New Year everyone! It's a new year and it's time to make the best of it!

Students are you interested in becoming apart of nextGEN? Join the Retail Design Institute today!