Restaurant Sound Design: Why Acoustics Shape Guest Experience
A restaurant can look exceptional and still be uncomfortable. The lighting may be right. The food may be excellent. The furniture may be beautiful. But if guests have to lean across the table and raise their voices to have a conversation, the room can become tiring very quickly. That is why restaurant sound design and […]
Restaurant Lighting Design: The Invisible Element That Controls Everything About Guest Experience
Guests may notice the furniture, the bar, the artwork or the materials when they walk into a restaurant. What they often do not notice is the element influencing how all of those things look and feel: the lighting. Restaurant lighting design affects how guests see the food, how comfortable they feel at the table, where […]
Commercial Foodservice Kitchen Design: Universities to Fine Dining
From Universities to Fine Dining: How Commercial Food Service Kitchen Design Differs A university dining facility and a fine-dining restaurant may both use commercial ovens, refrigeration, prep tables, sinks and dishwashing equipment. That does not mean they should have the same kitchen. Commercial foodservice kitchen design should follow how food is actually produced, served and […]
Restaurant Brand Refresh: Remodel vs. Complete Rebrand
Restaurant Brand Refresh: When to Remodel vs. When to Rebrand Entirely A restaurant can start feeling old long before the building itself is worn out. The dining room may still function. The kitchen may still produce the menu. Customers may still recognize the name. But something feels off. The interior no longer represents the quality […]
Multi-Unit Restaurant Design: Scale Without Losing Your Brand
The first restaurant can be personal. The founder knows why the bar is positioned where it is. The chef understands every shortcut in the kitchen. The lighting was adjusted until the room felt right. The artwork has a story. Employees know how to work around the quirks of the building. Then the restaurant succeeds. A […]
What Makes a Restaurant Unforgettable? The Psychology of Great Hospitality Design
Think about a restaurant you still remember years after visiting it. You may remember the food. But chances are you also remember something about the room. The way the bar looked when you walked in. The lighting over the table. The energy of the dining room. The music. A dramatic ceiling, an unexpected material, a […]
5 Restaurant Prototype Designs That Became Household Names
What Can Famous Restaurant Prototype Designs Teach Us About Building a Repeatable Brand? Long before customers see a menu, they are already reading the restaurant. The roofline, entrance, signage, lighting, materials, seating, counter and even the way people move through the building are telling them what kind of experience to expect. For a growing restaurant […]
The Right Design Firm: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
How to Choose the Right Design Firm for Your Restaurant Before You Sign Choosing a restaurant design firm is a bigger decision than deciding who can create the most impressive rendering. The firm you hire may influence the dining room, kitchen, bar, lighting, circulation, equipment, exterior identity, construction details and ultimately how well the finished […]
Clark Street Diner Under Construction in Studio City, California
Clark Street Diner in Studio City, California Design Development Company is currently working on the new Clark Street Diner in Studio City, California, with construction now underway. The project will become Zack Hall’s second Clark Street dining location in the Los Angeles area, expanding a concept that has already built a strong following. Continuing a […]
Design Development Company Designs Expansion for The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills
Design Development Company has designed a new addition for The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, one of the area’s most distinctive specialty food destinations. Known for its authentic Italian character, carefully selected cheeses and welcoming deli experience, The Cheese Store has built a loyal following in Beverly Hills. Strong business growth created the opportunity to […]