What’s been the biggest innovation in hospitality design in the past two years? Social media, or to be more precise, Instagram! We'll take you through how to understand your niche market better using social media. ............................

Can a Mindset Dictate the Success of Your Hospitality Business?

May 27th, 2019 8m 13s

After noticing a pattern of behaviour among hospitality business owners we realised mindset is the biggest factor in how well a business grows. We decided to dig deep to understand the psychology behind mindsets and how they relate to achievin

The Key to Creating Amazing Experiences That Delight - Part 2 - The Draft - Episode 04

May 7th, 2019 8m 48s

What are the key principles (the building blocks) of design that create amazing experiences? We've listed out all the elements we consider in design in order to touch the emotions and sensors of end users to elevate design from practical to ma

The Key to Creating Amazing Experiences That Delight - Part 1 - The Draft - Episode 03

Apr 30th, 2019 8m 48s

What is the key to creating amazing experiences in your hospitality business? We want to introduce you to design theory that can change the fortunes of your business in Part one of the 3 part subject on design theory.........................

Can Artificial Intelligence Be a Game Changer for Design? - The Draft - Episode 02

Apr 23rd, 2019 6m 23s

This week on The Draft we discuss machine learning in design, more specifically using machine learning to better understand potential building users to create better buildings that solve their problems.............................Host: https:

Designing for Maximum Returns - The Draft - Episode 01

Apr 18th, 2019 7m 11s

This week I want to talk to you about surfacing the maximum potential return for your building project, or as we call it surfacing price floors and ceilings. ............................................ Host: Scott Valentine Music: Per QX

Dare to Stand Out - Design Matters - Episode 06

May 13th, 2018 12m 20s

This week on Design Matters we're going to look at the one thing that could change your fortunes for the life of your business. Branding and differentiation.See our article https://valearc.com/insight/dare-to-stand-outDesign Matters is a li

The Real Value of Public Art - Design Matters - Episode 05

Apr 30th, 2018 16m 29s

As part of Valé’s ongoing investigation into what makes hospitality design remarkable, we’ll focus on the role of public art in putting otherwise unremarkable places on the map. We’ll also look at why this is relevant to your own business.See

Big Data - Design Matters - Episode 04

Apr 30th, 2018 13m 17s

Despite the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, big data can be a very helpful tool for understanding people and predicting their behaviour - when used correctly and ethically. We’ll be taking a closer look at how big data is likely to shake up

It's all about them - Design Matters - Episode 03

Apr 30th, 2018 18m

This week on Design Matters we'll be talking about why it's all about them, and not about you. We'll be going through the design process to win over your customers and the process of user-centred design that is the future of hospitality design.

Pretty Buildings Aren't Enough - Design Matters - Episode 02

Apr 30th, 2018 11m 37s

This week on Design Matters we'll be talking about why pretty buildings are no longer enough to win over your customers and the process of user-centred design that is the future of hospitality design.See our article on why pretty buildings a

Designing Instagrammable - Design Matters - Episode 01

Apr 30th, 2018 20m 57s

We're talking about designing Instagrammable. We'll take you through the psychology of Instagram, talk about why it's so powerful to your business and run you through our Instagram Design Guide.Download your copy here https://valearc.com/the-

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