Who Are Bar Designed For? A Conversation with Behind Bars
Who are bars designed for and why does it matter? This and more were discussed when Behind Bars founder Alex Ruas and Designer Samantha MacRae joined Campari Academy for a conversation in their Oslo office. As the needs of the modern bartender evolves, so does the need for flexible solutions when it comes to bar design.
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Minakshi Singh: I overcame challenges to build my bar business in India – I hope other women can tooThe co-founder of India’s Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy and Sidecar bars, Minakshi Singh, is a vocal leader in a market where being a woman behind the bar comes with legal and cultural implications. She explains how, against she odds, she built her businesses
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The 4 types of creativity explainedWhether conscious or impromptu, creativity can be achieved by using different strategies and for different purposes. We do a deep dive into the main types of creativity – which one do you fit into?
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Is creativity important? 8 bartenders have their sayAs we launch ‘Unlocking creativity’, the first episode of Perspectives Season 3, we ask eight bartenders from around the world a very simple question: Is creativity important?
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Friendship test: Alex Jump & Lauren Paylor O'BrienThe US-based bartenders who also run hospitality wellbeing project, Focus On Health, take Campari Academy's friendship test. They talk country songs, pet names and sober bachelorette parties
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Drink like a local: Paris with Aurélie PanhelleuxThe city of lights is home to a heady mix of traditional and contemporary hospitality. We met bar entrepreneur Aurélie Panhelleux for a crash course in the food and drink experiences only Paris can offer. Life's too short to drink bad wine – or pastis, for that matter
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Parabere Forum: How Maria Canabal is giving women a voice in the industryParabere Forum connects over 8,000 women all over the world, helping them making their voices heard. Here is Maria Canabal's groundbreaking project
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Simon Ford - How to Create a BrandDiscover every detail you'll need to cover, for you to achieve the perfect brand creation. Here's our chat with Simon Ford
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How to Design Your Bar to Be Holistically SustainableDesigning a bar to be holistically sustainable is as creatively satisfying as it is daunting. This feature serves as a thought-starter for prospective bar owners who are interested in building a sustainable bar for the long term. There are expert tips on the most sustainable materials to use when designing a bar, energy-efficient systems and equipment, ergonomic considerations and more.
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What Goes Into Designing - Interior Design with Alexandria DauleyIn this episode of “What Goes Into Designing” we speak to the award winning residential and commercial interior designer Alexandria Dauley about all the aspects of Interior Design.
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The Impact Of Technology On Bar Business: Joe Weiss and Cisco MerakiTechnology plays a huge role in everybody's daily life. But is it possible for tech to improve the financial performances of a bar? Joe Weiss of Cisko Meraki shares his insights.
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10 Ways Instagram Can Improve Your Bar BusinessNowadays, a solid social media presence has become a key asset to a venue’s business strategy. However, you’ll still regularly hear it played down, with people often remarking on how easy it can be (“Oh, a few posts on Instagram, how hard can it be?”). But investing time or money in a high-quality social presence […]
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How to Build a Brand Identity for your BarWhat is a brand identity? A brand identity comprises a number of factors that go far beyond your logo. Colour palettes, typography, interiors, materials, service style, communication, product – all of these factors and more contribute to a brand’s overall identity. Why is it so important? Building a strong and congruous brand will not only […]