In 1992, Pompei A.D. was commissioned by Anthropologie to develop the initial concept for the brand’s environments and has subsequently designed +100 Anthropologie stores throughout the US, Canada & the UK. These projects are the result of a longstanding, close collaboration between Pompei A.D., Anthropologie’s creative team, and a nationwide network of artist and artisan subcontractors for fixturing and finishes.

The stores incorporate rich, sensual, and engaging environments that integrate elements of the local culture in a contextual manner so that no two stores are exactly alike. The store environment thus strengthens the customer’s identification with the brand while maintaining an underlying identity. Pompei A.D.’s designs reject the usual brand choice of sheetrock and dropped ceilings in favor of more creative solutions. Merchandise is integrated into a variety of creative vignettes and displays designed to offer the customer an entire look at a distinct lifestyle. The artful visual merchandising provides connections between the store design, the merchandise, and the customer, creating a tailored shopping experience for each customer.

As Senior Project Manger, I had the opportunity to work on over 20 store during my time at PAD, developing store designs consisting of; Fixture Development, Storefront Design, Specialty Finishes, Space Planning, Stair Design and everything in between.