Kind Candy is a chic vegan confectionery store concept by interior design student Jacob Morris who attends the University of Huddersfield. The design, branding, and purpose of this idea answer an increasing demand in the global market for vegan cuisine and snacks. In the United Kingdom alone, statistics point out that the number of vegans has quadrupled between 2014 and 2019.
Jacob Morris wanted to create a space that provided "an exciting and experimental retail experience." As such, the student relied on a playful and lightweight color palette, emphasizing pastel tones which have been quite popular in contemporary graphic and interior design practices. The concept for Kind Candy is developed as "an inclusive retail and hospitality space where customers can relax, safe in the knowledge that all products are vegan."
Vegan Confectionery Store Concepts
Jacob Morris' Kind Candy Retail Space Boasts a Playful Design
Trend Themes
1. Vegan Confectionery Stores - Opportunity for the development of more vegan confectionery stores as a response to the increasing demand for vegan food and snacks.
2. Playful Branding and Design - Opportunity to adopt a playful and experimental approach to branding and design for retail spaces in response to the growing demand for unique retail experiences.
3. Inclusive Retail and Hospitality Spaces - Opportunity to create more inclusive retail and hospitality spaces for customers looking to relax in a vegan-friendly space.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery Industry - The confectionery industry can innovate by offering more vegan options to cater to the increasing number of vegans worldwide.
2. Interior Design Industry - Interior design practitioners can offer innovative and experimental design approaches to create unique and inclusive retail experiences that resonate with the growing demand for vegan products.
3. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry can innovate by creating more vegan-friendly spaces and exploring new ways to accommodate the needs of vegan customers and provide unique retail experiences.