Cover story in design:retail magazine

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The bar is set pretty high when designing for a celebrity. Add a lightning-fast schedule and a hurricane in the middle of construction, and you have a great story!
DJ Khaled, record producer and social media mogul, got his start by dropping his mixed CDs into shoppers’ bags as a salesperson for Champs Sports. He’s now a brand ambassador for the company, and as a thank you, to him, Champs wanted to create a private branded sneaker store for Khaled. Having had a long relationship with Bergmeyer, Champs reached out to us to help make their vision a reality.
Develop the concept, design the space with all of its custom branded details, and execute it a three-hour plane ride away in Miami with Hurricane Matthew making an appearance in the middle of construction? The team was up for the challenge! The result is a branded space ensconced in Khaled’s “We The Best” recording studio that was kept a surprise and unveiled at a star-studded party. The invitation-only retail location serves as a studio for the artist to host inspirational and fashion-focused discussions with athletes, musicians, and other celebrities or special friends.
Although the 500 sf store embodies the Champs DNA, layers of DJ Khaled’s brand are laced into the design and omnipresent throughout the space. The atmosphere reflects the energy found in a nightclub and creates an elevated experience for all visitors. The design references many of the inspirational messaging Khaled touts on social media, and his catchphrases are captured in the store’s graphics and fixtures. Most notable is Khaled’s famous usage of the key emoji which is captured by 1721 brass keys hanging from the ceiling of the store.

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