With a global recession shifting consumer behaviour away from spending for the sake of it, retail has needed to transform itself to appeal to a new kind of shopper. Today's consumer experiences retail as a sensory journey, an ethical investigation and an interaction with design. Design Now! is a week long programme of design events, installations and exhibitions which takes place from 27 October - 5 November 2011, at the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village in Greenpoint, Cape Town. Key to … [Read more...]