LODOVNIA, a mobile ice cream shop located in Poznan, Poland, has a new flagship store that is designed with a cheeky reference to its product. The store's facade, which was designed by mode:lina architekci, is covered in white spikes, giving it an aggressive, punk aesthetic. After considering the white conical shapes, though, the penny drops and people realize that the shapes are meant to look like ice cream cones.
The conical references continue on the inside of the building as well, just plastered into two dimensions rather than three. Triangles feature prominently in the interior design, with various takes on the shape on the counter and around the walls. The ceiling and floors also have a stark but difficult to spot paint job that forms yet another large-scale triangle.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Spiky Store Designs
- Designing stores with edgy and unconventional aesthetics, like LODOVNIA's flagship store, can create a disruptive and memorable customer experience.
- Playful References
- Incorporating playful references to the product or brand, such as LODOVNIA's use of white spikes resembling ice cream cones, can attract attention and engage customers.
- Geometric Interior Design
- Using geometric shapes, like triangles, in interior design elements can create a visually striking and modern atmosphere for retail spaces, as demonstrated by LODOVNIA's interior design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Retail Design and Merchandising
- The spiky ice cream shop trend opens up opportunities for retail design firms to create unique and attention-grabbing store designs for various industries, not just ice cream shops.
- Hospitality and Food Services
- The incorporation of playful and unconventional aesthetics in food establishments, like LODOVNIA's flagship store, can enhance the overall dining experience and attract customers.
- Interior Design and Architecture
- The rise of geometric interior design trends, as seen in LODOVNIA's store, presents opportunities for interior design and architecture firms to create visually stunning and innovative spaces.
