Kirk & Kirk
Environmental branding
Design for print
Agency: Studio EXP
Position: Design Director
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INTRO
Kirk & Kirk is an independent eyewear brand recognised for its distinctive frames, bold use of colour and unique approach to design. As part of London Design Festival, we were commissioned to create a pop-up retail experience that celebrated the brand's creativity, craftsmanship and relationship with colour.THE CHALLENGE
The challenge was to create a physical space that went beyond a traditional retail environment and captured the personality of Kirk & Kirk. The experience needed to showcase the eyewear as the hero while reflecting the brand's distinctive approach to design, individuality and quality.The space needed to feel immersive and memorable, encouraging customers to engage with the products in a way that reflected the creativity behind the brand.
THE SOLUTION
We created a gallery-inspired retail environment that placed the eyewear at the centre of the experience. The design approach drew on Kirk & Kirk's signature use of colour, shape and craftsmanship, creating a space that felt considered, contemporary and visually engaging.By combining elements of exhibition design, retail experience and brand storytelling, the pop-up transformed the process of discovering eyewear into an immersive journey through style, heritage and individuality.
The result was a distinctive brand environment that strengthened Kirk & Kirk's position as a design-led eyewear brand and created a memorable experience for visitors during London Design Festival.