NASFM’s Innovative Store Fixtures session at GlobalShop, March 21-23, 2005, in Las Vegas, featured a panel of four designers whose projects won awards in NASFM’s Retail Design Awards (RDA) competition. Moderated by RDA judge Kevin Brailsford, whose 23-plus years of diverse retail experience includes a broad spectrum of highly recognized retail design, the inspiring session gave attendees a peek behind the scenes at how these award-winning projects came together. Meet the panel members and their projects:

David Milne, David Milne Design Associates, Toronto
With more than 22 years of retail design experience, Milne specializes in the retail service sectors. He combines his passion for design, attention to detail, and business strategy, incorporating interior, graphic, and industrial design in a full spectrum of projects.

Simplifying High-Tech: Design and fixturing lead customers to solutions
Bell Distribution Inc.—Bell Full-Service Store:
P-O-S Station Square One, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Scott Berry, vice president of sales and design, and Kevin Phillips, creative director, RightLine Industries
The Glendora, Calif., company is involved in the development of brand awareness through product presentation, design, and fabrication services.

Gnarly, Dude! Freestyle fixturing boosts surf/skate/snow shop sales
Val Surf/Old Town Pasadena: RLI Combo Table, Pasadena, Calif.

Kevin McPhee, image director, B&N Industries
The Burlingame, Calif., company is an innovative designer and manufacturer of fresh, fun, and functional products for the retail and architectural sectors. McPhee has overseen the firm’s design and marketing for the past decade.

More Than Skin Deep: Fixture grouping serves function as well as form
Beauty Studio Polaris: Fixture Grouping, Polaris Mall, Columbus, Ohio

Giorgio Borruso, Giorgio Borruso Design, Maria Del Ray, Calif.
This awarding-winning architect from Italy is noted for his innovative designs, merging ergonomics with an experiential and visual style. His works range from architecture to interiors to industrial design.

In-Store Metamorphosis: Shoppers' journey ends in fitting room “cocoons”
Miss Sixty, Aventura Mall, Aventura, Fla.

• View the complete list of winners of NASFM's 2005 Retail Design Awards