Portland Design appoints Andrew Grange as Associate Designer

UK. Retail strategy and design consultancy Portland Design has appointed Andrew Grange as Associate Designer.

Grange will strengthen Portland’s customer-centric design process with a focus on developing 360-degree shopping journeys, the company said. He joins from design consultancy HMKM where he was the lead designer behind the concept development and architectural delivery of Primark’s flagship stores in Toulouse.

Portland Design Associate Designer Andrew Grange

Prior to this, Grange developed retail, education and residential concepts for Foster + Partners in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including the mall at Shanghai Bund International Financial Centre in China and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi.

Grange has worked for several London design and architecture agencies, including Universal Design Studio, TP Bennett Architects and his own design consultancy, in a 17-year career.

“We are very excited to welcome Andrew to Portland,” said Portland Director of Environments Lewis Allen. “His extensive multi-sector experience further enhances Portland’s interdisciplinary approach to crafting future-ready brands and places. Andrew has an extensive and varied background spanning full architectural design as well as interior design, masterplanning, large and small scale residential, museum, restaurant, retail, workspace and hospitality projects. This wealth of experience makes Andrew a great addition to Portland’s creative team.”

Grange commented: “I am delighted to join Portland Design at this exciting time for the company and for the retail design industry. I am very much looking forward to applying my deep understanding of brands through all touch points of the customer journey, from online to in-store environments.”

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