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LEX TALK DESIGN
Where we speak with the creatures and creators about the business of design
Lex Talk Design with Interior Designer Ruby Shields
Chatting with Ruby was a great reminder to fall in love with design, and fall-in with the community who loves what you love.
Renée Ballard
3 days ago
Lex Talk Design - podcast now live!
Every week, we're speaking with the talented creatives and creators about the business of design.
Renée Ballard
Mar 3
Big shoes to fill at Clarks
The gravity of being invited to work with this iconic brand did not go unnoticed. We had to make sure what we delivered went toward fortifyi
Renée Ballard
Oct 17, 2024
The re-rise of Streetwear
New Stussy, Vans and Doc Martens stores are opening around the world. And jumping onto the trend, luxury brands like Gucci have spent the la
Renée Ballard
Oct 15, 2024
But what makes it fashion?
Looking at some of the world’s most iconic brands, let’s deconstruct their store design to discover how they make their stores speak fashion
Renée Ballard
Oct 15, 2024
Pop Quiz! How well do you know the team behind Lex?
A quick sneak peek behind the scenes to find out a bit more about Chris and Renée, the duo behind Lex Design Agency...
Renée Ballard
Sep 9, 2024
The challenge of retailing small things
What do tea bags, steak and skincare have in common? Not much, except for when it comes to retailing them; they’re all small products -...
Renée Ballard
Sep 9, 2024
How we maximised the minutiae for Milligram
Our first project with Milligram was in 2023, when we worked together to design a flagship store in Sydney. Located within the iconic Dymock
Renée Ballard
Sep 9, 2024
Retail Design 1O1: How we design great sports stores
Sports retail design is one of the most fun categories to work with, because of the nature of the product. Sport is energy, and whether t
Renée Ballard
Aug 8, 2024
Report: The world's biggest sports brands
The top ten are all heavyweights in design, production, distribution and retail fleets. All of them are adept at riding out the trends, cycl
Renée Ballard
Aug 7, 2024
In-store activations - a true experience of just a gimmick?
Whether it’s a seamlessly integrated experiential in-store feature, or a cheap and cheerful gimmick, in-store activations invite the custome
Renée Ballard
Aug 6, 2024
Milligram Adelaide - now open
Located in Rundle Mall in Adelaide, the latest Milligram store opened last week. The focus for the store design was to incorporate its...
Chris Ballard
Jul 31, 2024
Who are Australia's most trusted retailers?
Clue: All three overlap within a department store style, they all sell a vast and varied SKU count and they all love discounting.
Renée Ballard
Jul 22, 2024
Colour trends and what drives them
Fashion collections, politics and how we maintain our peace of mind, all drive what colours are in for interiors.
Renée Ballard
Jun 5, 2024
The big AU retailer buy-outs
There's been big shifts at the top end of retail in Australia over the past 12 months. And overall the industry is going from strength to...
Chris Ballard
May 8, 2024
POS Counter AKA Brand Temple
In bricks-and-mortar retail, the most critical moment of the customer journey is when browsing turns to buying - and without this key...
Renée Ballard
Apr 17, 2024
How to spot the next big thing? Look backwards.
With the second-hand luxury goods market pegging somewhere between $50-70 billion USD per annum, now is probably a good time to start...
Renée Ballard
Mar 13, 2024
What’s in Store for ‘24?
The dynamic world of the retail industry is a vast landscape encompassing everything from standalone shops to chains, franchises, and...
Renée Ballard
Feb 28, 2024
Clutch my (Chanel) pearls
On our first day back at work, I was scrolling through my emails and this article made my jaw drop. CHANELÂ rarely speaks out, let alone...
Renée Ballard
Jan 9, 2024
Design Internships coming in 2024
During a talk I gave this year to the Design Society of UNSW University, I was asked what's the best way to secure an internship? It was...
Renée Ballard
Dec 7, 2023
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