This document provides an overview of strategic design thinking and its application. It discusses the evolution of design from the Industrial Revolution to the present digital age. Design has progressed from function-focused mass production to more culturally-focused approaches. The document also outlines methodologies for translating concepts into practical design solutions through tools like the Creative Business Idea framework and case studies of companies like Air France and Sulwhasoo.

1. STRATEGIC DESIGN THINKING by Christophe Pradère 24.09.2009 AN INTRODUCTION TO

2. Module 01 • Design: The Origin of the Story 1.1 • First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age 1.2 • Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age 1.3 • Third Period: The Logic of the Digital Age 1.4 • So What Is Design? A Definition Module 02 • Design and Strategy: Visualizing a Concept 2.1 • The Disciplines of Design 2.2 • Design: An Economic Weapon 2.3 • The Art of War Module 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept 3.1 • The Brand: A State of Mind 3.2 • The Design Approach 3.3 • Business Toolkit 3.3.1 • Creative Business Idea (CBI) 3.3.2 • Business Approach 3.4 • Strategical Toolkit 3.4.1 • Semiology 3.4.2 • Anthropology 3.4.3 • Culture 3.5 • Case Study: Air France 3.6 • Case Study: Sulwhasoo Summary

3. Module 01 Design: The Origin of the Story

4. 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age

5. “ Design is first and foremost common sense.” Ferdinand Porsche

6. People look at things and ask why? I dream about new things and ask why not? George Bernard Shaw

7. • 1851: The Great Exhibition (World Fair) - Crystal Palace in London Design was born from the confrontation between “ Art ” (decoration) and “ Industry ” (manufacturing) Our notion of design today was brought forth by the Industrial Revolution • It was the beginning of mass production and the first consumer brands 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age The Industrial Revolution

8. • The Industrial Revolution took place in the late 18th and early 19th centuries It was a period where major changes in agriculture , manufacturing , mining , and transport had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions in the U.K. Changes spread throughout Europe, North America, and eventually the rest of the world, marking a major turning point in human society Almost every aspect of daily life was influenced in some way 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age The Industrial Revolution

9. Some of the most notable inventions were: The Steam Engine (1775) The Automobile (1885) The Airplane (1903 ) MOBILITY The Telegraph (1863) The Telephone (1876 ) COMMUNICATION The Cotton Gin (1775) The Sewing Machine (1844) The Assembly Line (1913 ) MASS PRODUCTION 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age The Industrial Revolution

10. The Industrial Revolution / The Concept of Mass Production The sewing machine is a textile machine used to stitch fabric or other material together with thread. Since its creation, the sewing machine has vastly improved the efficiency and productivity of the fabric and clothing industries, enabling the production of clothes en masse and later giving birth to the idea of fashion. Arts & Crafts Usability Functional + Ornamental Manual Strength Technique Modern Electric / Automatic Ease Guide 1910 -1930 1990 - 2000 2009 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age Performance Decorative Machine Hyper Machine Super Machine

11. Critical Thinking 1) What does this object represent for you? A machine? A piece of art? What is the perceived function? Explain why? What is the design language behind the object? Describe. 4) What is the symbolic dimension behind its shape? 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age Art + Technology / BelOga Concept Sewing Machine by Kristine Brückner, Münich

12. As a device for communication, the telephone has become one of the most common household appliances in the world as well as an indispensable part of our lives. Today, mobile phones seem to be the logical result of our evolving system of communication. The Industrial Revolution / The Concept of Communication I Dial + I Speak + I See + I Move + I Play - Functions: Split - Condesned - Fully Integrated Multiple Components - Monoblock Analog - Dual - Digital Rotary Dial - Keypad - LCD Panel Collective - Individual Static - Dual - Mobile 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age

13. Critical Thinking 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age Future Concept Nokia Morph 1) What does this object represent for you? A machine? A piece of art? What is the perceived function? Explain why? What is the design language behind the object? Describe. 4) What is the symbolic dimension behind its shape?

14. The car, or automobile, is a quintessential symbol of modern transport and travel. They symbolize society’s technological progress over the past century and have become extensions of ourselves, forever changing the way we live, work, and travel. The Industrial Revolution / The Concept of Mobility 1.1 First Period: The Logic of the Industrial Age From Horse Power to Mechanical Power Usability / Space to Live Performance Machine Ergonomic Machine / Monocoque Super Machine Wood / Steel Rudimentary, Practicality Ornamental Manual The form expresses the origin Streamlined / “Bolidisme” The form expresses the performance of the function Composite Simplified: From an object to a space Comfort / Secutiry Hybrid / Electric/Automatic The form expresses a pholosophy of mobility

15. 01 • Design: The Origin of the Story Critical Thinking Peugeout BB1 1) What does this object represent for you? A machine? A piece of art? What is the perceived function? Explain why? What is the design language behind the object? Describe. 4) What is the symbolic dimension behind its shape?

16. 01 • Design: The Origin of the Story Critical Thinking / The Concept of Mobility

17. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age

18. Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age A • Distribution B • Packaging 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age

19. Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age A • Distribution • A System of Images (Identity) • A System of Sales (Function) 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age • A retail concept is based on:

20. Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age A • Distribution • 1st Evolution (1950s – 1960s) - Mass Distribution  Hypermarkets  Category Killers  Flagships • 2nd Evolution (1960s – 1990s) - Retail Network  Retail  Thematic Distribution  Brand Shops • 3rd Evolution (1990s – …. ) - Motion Distribution  Showrooms  Ephemeral Stores  Concept Stores - Distribution of Entertainment  Entertainment-Themed Restaurants  Boutique Hotels 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age

21. Mass Distribution

22. Mass Distribution Is the large scale distribution of consumer goods and serivces to the market with the objectives of:  Being cheap in terms of cost / price  Being universal in terms of selling everything to everyone (targeting the most number of customers) 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age COSCO, U.S.

23. Became commonplace in the early 20th century when the demand for food and other perishable goods grew sharply. It is an effective strategy if production capacities are tested. With mass distribution, companies shouldn’t take more orders for products if they cannot deliver. Through mass distribution, wholesalers and retailers were able to rapidly and effectively sell their goods . Mass Distribution ≠ Specialized Distribution On the opposite end, specialized distribution focuses on limiting the target audience. As an exclusive distribution strategy, it is developed to create and enhance a certain image for products. By limiting distribution, the concept of exclusivity can be created. This cannot be acheived through mass distribution. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age Mass Distribution

24. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age A superstore which combines a supermarket and a department store.  Hypermarkets

25. The result: a very large retail facility which carries an enormous range of products under one roof , including full lines of groceries and general merchandise. Hypermakets are like ‘Big Box Stores’ (Category Killers); they pursue business models that focus on high-volume , low-margin sales . These stores leave large footprints with retail spaces usually starting at 5,000 m2. E.g. A typical Carrefour store can cover a surface are of 20,000 m2. Through mass distribution, wholesalers and retailers were able to rapidly and effectively sell their goods . Due to their large size, they are usually built in out-of-town locations which are accessible by automobile. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age  Hypermarkets

26. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age Before : One brand, One Format Large size plays a key dominating factor along with a large store capacity to carry more brands. - Average sizes:  Carrefour – 18,000 m2  Auchan – 13,200 m2  Wallmart – 24,000 m2  Hypermarkets

27. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age After : One brand, Multiformat We now see a reduction in size and increased segmentation . Superstores such as Tesco and Carrefour are slowly penetrating into urban areas with their own smaller versions. E.g. Sainsbury’s Local , TESCO Express , Carrefour Market , Carrefour Contact, Carrefour City  Hypermarkets

28.  Supermarkets, Convenience Stores 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age A supermarket is a self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments. Also known as grocery stores in the U.S. Convenience stores are small stores or shop that sells items such as candy, ice-cream, soft drinks, lottery tickets, newspapers and magazines, along with a selection of processed food and perhaps some groceries.

29. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age Large companies that put less efficient and highly specialized merchants out of business.  Category Killers BEST BUY, U.S. THE HOME DEPOT, U.S.

30. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age - They offer an extensive and comprehensive range of products of a particular type at discounted prices. Strategically attain their status by being cheaper , easier , bigger , or more popular than the competition , eventually eliminating the competition . They dominate their product category . e.g. IKEA with stylish, affordable furniture and home accessories. Also Known As: Big Box Stores  Category Killers

31. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age  Category Killers

32. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age - Organization - Signage - Animation - Catergory Management DESIGN STAKES  Category Killers

33. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age Flagship stores, or flagships, are main stores from retailers (usually a ‘mono brand’) designed to serve a mainstream of customers.  Flagships Louis Vuitton Flagship Champs-Élysées, Paris Louis Vuitton Flagship Ginza, Tokyo

34. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age They are found in prominent shopping districts (e.g., Ginza, Madison Avenue, Champs-Élysées etc.) that are targets for a main set of worldwide high-income shoppers. Flagships are larger in retail size then normal stores or boutiques and hold the most volumes in merchandise. They serve as the brand’s emblem – helping represent and increase the value of the brand. Shopping at an upscale flagship is oftentimes seen as high social / economic status . In French: ‘ Magasins Phares’  Flagships

35. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age  Flagships Paris Japan Hong Kong

36. A Place of Trade and Communication  A place which gives more impact to the purchase made  A place that allows the brand to communicate with a multitude of publics An Ideal Retail Store, which serves as a theater for the brand to display its true essence  A place that further promotes publicity A Place of Renewable Experiences  A place which gives people the desire to come again and again  Capable of attracting all publics - first-timers and repeat customers  A premium address , a premium destination in the city 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age The flagship store, a retail store like nothing else…  Flagships

37. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A NEW OPINION ON THE BRAND TO MAKE A FLAGSHIP STORE EXEMPLARY OF THE BRAND IMAGE AND BUSINESS TO ADDRESS A BRAND STRATEGY SHIFT The Brief: Renovation of the Champs-Élysées Retail Store Critical Thinking / Petit Bateau Case Study

38. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age Embody the new brand positioning via two essential elements of the brand platform:  Being Multigenerational  Being Fashionable Recruit new publics, new targets Emerge among the noise and customer traffic of the Champs-Élysées Counter offensive on competitors of the core business The Brief: Renovation of the Champs-Élysées Retail Store Critical Thinking / Petit Bateau Case Study

39. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age Develop the brand’s level of profitability Increase the brand’s attractiveness towards a mostly international audience Improve the commercial functions  Product presentations / Merchandise displays  Turn offers into events  Encourage impulse purchases The Brief: Renovation of the Champs-Élysées Retail Store Critical Thinking / Petit Bateau Case Study

40. Petit Bateau exemple : Simple, Playful, Soft, Smart, Timeless, Qualitative 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age The Brief: Brand Image Critical Thinking / Petit Bateau Case Study

41. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age Petit Bateau exemple : Basic Essentials, Multigender, Modernity, Qualitative Simplicity The Brief: Recent Ad Campaign Critical Thinking / Petit Bateau Case Study

42. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age QUESTIONS Define the core target of the brand. Already existing one New one to be acquired 2) Define the core image, values (core values, peripherical values), vision of the Brand and style of the offer. CONCLUSION (WHAT YOU LEARN FROM THE ANALYSIS AND WHAT IS YOUR RECOMMANDATION OF EVOLUTION) 3) Define a new concept of space for the brand in terms of: - Key words (Text) - Image (Concept Boards and Mood Boards) - Drawings - Offer organization and Client Track Critical Thinking / Petit Bateau Case Study

43. 1.2 Second Period: The Logic of the Commercial Age The Brief: A flagship exemplary of the brand’s business Critical Thinking / Petit Bateau Case Study

44. Module 03 Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept

45. Design is a practice between marketing and culture  To be both universal and intimate It is at the crossroads of a dual approach: Marketing: A quest for universality, linking the rational and the systematic Culture: A quest for intimacy, linking the emotional and the individual 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept 3.2 The Design Approach

46. Having a cultural approach is the fundamental basis of imagination for a brand as well as its origin (the Myth) Design serves as the essence of a brand; it has the ability to manipulate its DNA The issue is that design must resonate with the other media of the brand Therefore, it must act synergistically with the brand’s language Design is a practice between marketing and culture  To be both universal and intimate 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept The Design Approach

47. 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept The Design Approach Designing a range of media Creating a virtuous synergy Design is a medium: • of form and depth • of persistence

48. 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept 3.2.1 Creative Business Idea (CBI) Business Toolkit A Marketing Approach Prosumer Brand Category Creative Business Idea

49. Brand Vision / Brand Philosophy: What a brand wants to bring and contribute to human society The manner of imagining its business in the market The expression of what the company wants to achieve in the long-term The personal and specific way the company wants to address its business stakes A vision is an ambitious and idealistic way to express the foundation of the company’s strategy. Brand Mission / Brand Vocation: What a brand wants to achieve for each customer The role the company wants to play in the market The way the company is going to achieve its vision The description of the global assignment that the company gives to its team 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept Business Toolkit 3.2.2 Business Approach

50. 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept 3.2.2 Business Approach Business Toolkit

51. Brand Positioning: How the brand targets its core audience It involves the application of the 4 P’s of the Marketing Mix Product Price Place (Distribution) Promotion Audience: Target / customers, influencers, analyses, use what you learn in the ‘Prosumer Presentation of Marianne Urstel’ 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept 3.2.2 Business Approach Business Toolkit

52. 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept Strategical Toolkit 3.3.2 Anthropology

53. 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept Strategical Toolkit Culture: This is the whole realization; the know-how related to the brand The agglomeration of all the artistic, domestic, scientific, and political achievements of a society 3.3.3 Culture

54. CORE VALUES PERIPHERAL VALUES VALUES OF PROGRESS / EVOLUTION VALUES / KEY WORDS: 03 • Methodology and Case: Translating a Concept Strategical Toolkit 3.3.3 Culture

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