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Meet Lex From *Special Mention
How would you describe yourself and your brand? I'm a 27 year old brain in a 37 year old body (dad bod), a husband (sorry to break hearts… of none), a father (the best dad they have), and a community guy (friendly and nosey). I'm interested in most things and like to obsess over some of them.
5 Brands for Opening Your New Space
Whether you're designing a restaurant, creating a coffee shop or even a retail space, we have you covered with a range of products & brands that we are loving to get your space open for business.
5 Ways To Use the Letter Sidewalk Sign
The Letter Sidewalk sign is a fresh and versatile sidewalk sign for your cafe, restaurant, or store front. Designed with a simple lettering system so you can update your message on the daily. Whether it’s the daily special or your studio timetable the letter sidewalk sign is a popular option for cafe & businesses owners wanting to display their daily messages in a unique & creative way.
Meet Melbourne's Favorite Gelateria, Little Sky Gelato
We had the pleasure of meeting Max, founder of Melbourne's Little Sky Gelato, a family-owned business that takes pride in serving up delicious gelato produced with only the finest ingredients, while also being as eco-friendly as possible. Motivated by a shared appreciation for gelato, they set out to build a business that had a strong a community around it.
Meet Lucy from Scroggin Cafe, Wānaka
After opening it’s doors in 2021, Scroggin Cafe quickly became a popular coffee stop in Wānaka, New Zealand for locals and visitors alike. Lucy, owner, describes the space as warm, welcoming and of the highest quality. Having drawn inspiration from New Zealand backcountry huts, she truly has created a space that honours the local surroundings.
How to Customize Your Business Sign
If you're looking for a way to make your business stand out, custom signage is a great way to do so. Customized signage outside a business can help it stand out on the street among its competitors, and create a more memorable experience for potential customers.
George & Willy Tour
Over the last 12 months we’ve been renovating our studio space in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. It’s made for a pretty noisy work space, but we’re at the business end and it’s certainly starting to come together. We asked George to give us a tour of the space so far as well as shed light on a few of the design decisions.
Stephen Elliott / Drop Structures
We spoke to Stephen Elliott about his meticulously curated prefab "Mono," designed and built by DROP Structures. Each element of the interior fit out of the structure has been equally considered by its origin, and the practicality of it being functional in a bare-necessities dwelling.
Refresh Your Cafe Menu Design with these Four George & Willy Menus
As we settle into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to look at new ways to refresh and update your cafe. Updating your cafe menu boards can easily create a fresh perspective in your coffee shop, restaurant, bar or hospitality space, without too much fuss.
Coffee Shop Layout
Good layout of a coffee shop is essential for its success. A well-designed small coffee shop or large coffee shop can create a positive atmosphere, provide a comfortable and inviting environment for customers, and help to increase sales.
The Best Magnetic Menu Boards Around the World
The George & Willy collection of Cafe menus and Wall-boards draw upon timeless materials and design elements that cause you to be nostalgic. An example of this would be the use of chalk, butchers paper and in the case of the Magnetic Menu Board magnetic letters.
Space-Saving Ideas For Your Laundry Room
Get the best of both worlds: a functional and stylish washing area, regardless of size. Check out our helpful tips for designing a small laundry room.