2023 HXD Experience Design: More Than Retail

Experience Design: More Than Retail

Join Jerry Alexander, Principal, Co-Managing Director and Gensler Global Brand Leader for an engaging discussion on experience design and its impact on the retail industry and beyond. In the past several years, there has been a push to incorporate retail principles across various industries to create meaningful and emotional connections. As a result, many spaces now offer a mix of uses, immersing and engaging occupants to develop brand loyalty. In this session, Jerry will address the intersection of retail and brand experience design and how implementing successful strategies can offer users a connected and curated environment.

Bio
Jerry Alexander, Principal, Co-Managing Director and Gensler Global Brand Leader
With more than 30 years of brand and architectural design experience, Jerry brings a holistic approach to his client's needs. Jerry has directed projects across many disciplines, including master planning, mixed-use, retail, restaurant, product design, brand identity development, marketing/advertising, environmental graphics, packaging, and new concept development. For 20 years, he founded and co-led Acumen Design, a uniquely creative branding agency based in Houston. Most recently, Jerry served as Gensler’s Global Practice Area Leader for Brand Design, ensuring his innovative solutions bring each client's business to life at every customer experience touch point. Jerry earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles. He now considers himself a "recovering Architect" who speaks to both disciplines seamlessly.

DATE
Wednesday, September 20

LOCATION
AIA Houston / Architecture Center Houston
902 Commerce, Houston TX 77002

Doors open at 5:30
Presentation will begin at 6:00pm