/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/walmart_casestudy_banner.mp4 FUN & Games Colourful connectivity in the toy zone CLIENT Walmart PROJECT Walmart Toy Zone RELATED SERVICE EnvironmentalGraphic DesignWayfinding THINK Walmart is the number one destination for toys in Canada. To maintain that title, the retailer asked SLD to create simple but impactful elements to transform the zone into a playful space. The experience […]
SLD is starting the year on a high note. Our design work for White Swan has been honoured by the 62nd edition of the GDUSA Awards for excellence in graphic and brand design. Presented by Graphic Design USA, the GDUSA Awards are among the industry’s longest-running competitions. Founded more than six decades ago, the program
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We’re proud to share that our design work for Krema Yogourt has been recognized with a Good Design Award 2025! The Good Design Award is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious honors in industrial and graphic design. Founded in Chicago in 1950, the program is organized by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture
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We’re excited to announce that SLD has been honored as a winner in the RTF (Rethinking the Future) Awards. This international design competition recognizes excellence and innovation in architecture and design. Our design work for the CQRC Flagship was selected for its bold vision and ability to connect brand and consumer experiences. The Rethinking The
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/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Progressif-casestudy-banner.mp4 A Progressive Telco Design Gen Z-focused store design moves the category forward CLIENT Progresif PROJECT Flagship Store RELATED SERVICE Retail Design THINK Since its launch in 2015, Progresif has positioned itself as a challenger brand in Brunei’s telecommunications sector. Within five years, the company experienced significant growth and set its sights on the next
/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WSS_header_v01.mp4 Best foot forward A community-driven brand walks the walk CLIENT WSS PROJECT Store Transformation RELATED SERVICE Retail DesignGraphic DesignStrategy /wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WSS_04_v2.mp4 THINK WSS (Warehouse Shoe Store) has been serving SoCal communities for decades, building authentic connections within neighborhoods that were often overlooked by competitors. Looking to expand beyond their home territory, WSS wanted a new
/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/COBS_hero_banner.mp4 Fresh Baked Design It takes the right ingredients to deliver a high-touch service experience in a small footprint. CLIENT COBS BREAD PROJECT Next Generation Bakery Design RELATED SERVICES Retail DesignGraphic DesignStrategy THINK COBS has a winning recipe for success: every day, each location bakes their own goods from scratch on site. You just can’t
Walk into any store today and you’ll quickly sense whether a brand understands its customers, or if it’s just selling to them. From the lighting and layout to the artwork and materials, every design detail tells a story about the brand’s culture and how it values its customers and communities. Today’s consumers want to feel
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These days, going green is a must for CPG brands, but while environmental consciousness is at an all-time high, so is consumer skepticism. Years of exaggerated claims and vague buzzwords have led to the rise of eco-cynicism, where even genuinely sustainable brands now face distrust. The heightening awareness of greenwashing poses a new challenge for
SLD is celebrating the end of the summer with an award from the 2025 LOOP Design Awards for our work for the CQRC Flagship Experience. The project reimagines the flagship experience by blending functionality with storytelling, creating an immersive space that reflects CQRC’s brand values while engaging customers on an emotional level. Established in 2019,
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We are proud to announce that we have been recognized with five distinctions at the 18th Edition of the Grands Prix du Design. We earned Gold Certification for our design work for the CQRC Flagship Experience and Tetley Live Teas. In addition, we received Silver Certification for three projects that showcase the breadth of our
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https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wireless_wave_banner.mp4 GET WIRED! An expertise-driven model for tech-savvy consumers. CLIENT Glentel PROJECT Store Transformation RELATED SERVICE RetailGraphicDigitalStrategy THINK Wireless Wave was one of the first Canadian telcos to offer a provider-agnostic concept that allowed consumers to match their ideal device with a plan that met their needs. Their brand promise was to offer the best
SLD is honored to have won Best In Class at the 2025 PAC Global Awards for our design work for Krema Yogourt. This project was all about capturing the essence of indulgence—rich, flavorful, and now, award-winning! With a history spanning over 75 years, the PAC Global Awards recognize brands, designers, and manufacturers who push the
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Healthcare systems around the world are struggling to meet the needs of patients. Governments hope pharmacies can fill the gap by allowing them to offer a wider range of services. In many countries, patients are accustomed to seeking out a pharmacist’s advice, often in place of going to a doctor. North American consumers, however, see
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We’re proud to announce that our flagship design for Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (CQRC) has won Gold at the 2025 Shanghai Design Awards by BETTER FUTURE! From architectural flow to emotional resonance, every detail of the flagship was meticulously designed by our global team to reflect the values of a brand that stands for trust,
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https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chongquing-Rural-Commercial-Bank-CQRC-Case-Study-Header_v2.mp4 Where flow meets function A visionary flagship branch that transforms financial transactions into meaningful experiences with fluid design, storytelling, and digital innovation. CLIENT Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank PROJECT Flagship Branch RELATED SERVICE Retail Design Environmental Graphic Design THINK Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (CQRC) envisioned a flagship branch that would redefine the conventional banking experience.
https://www.sld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CaseStudy-Chopped-Leaf-Header-1.mp4 FOR THE LOVE OF GREENS A bold and tasteful redesign. CLIENT Innovative Food Brands PROJECT Chopped Leaf Brand & Store Redesign RELATED SERVICE Retail DesignVisual IdentityService DesignBrand Positioning THINK Chopped Leaf, the home of delicious greens and salads, celebrates its 15th anniversary with a fresh new look. With more than 115 locations across Canada
2024 was somewhat subdued when it came to new store openings, likely a result of economic uncertainty. However, many notable retail experiences launched around the globe, ranging from high-end luxury to highly accessible. Here is a selection of some of our favorite new stores from 2024. 1. Best Use Of Color Trinny London is one
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SLD is delighted to announce our honorable win at the 2024 GDUSA American Package Design Awards, for our design work for Krema Yogourt. The annual competition celebrates creative excellence in packaging, highlighting designs that connect with consumers at the “moment of truth”, with a focus on premium elegance and refined simplicity. “This award is a reflection
Dentistry is one of the most aesthetic of the medical professions, so it’s no surprise they lead the way when it comes to clinic design. Modern dental practices have moved away from the sterile, often tired-looking office spaces towards bolder and brighter settings that merge function, hospitality, and style. Ultimately, dentists have proven that interior
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