Excal Design Journal

December 2, 2025
Retail Design Trends For 2026

As we head into 2026, retail design is evolving rapidly. The footprints of e-commerce, shifting consumer values, and new technology are transforming what a “store” means. Retailers must adapt not just to sell — but to create experiences, deepen brand loyalty, and respond to sustainability and community demands.   1. Digital + Physical Merge: Smart […]

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November 5, 2025
Smart Business Owners Are Outsourcing Their Design and Marketing

Running a business is hard enough. Between managing staff, customers, and day-to-day operations, marketing often becomes a late-night task. Social posts get delayed. Websites go stale. Your brand story gets lost in the shuffle. But here’s the truth: Design and marketing aren’t just about looking good — they’re about being found, remembered, and chosen. Outsourcing […]

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October 27, 2025
Introducing Cutting-Edge Retail Design Services

Elevate Your Brand Experience Excal Design Inc. proudly unveils its latest venture into the realm of innovative retail design services. With a deep commitment to revolutionizing brand experiences, Excal Design Inc. is poised to transform retail spaces into dynamic environments that captivate audiences and drive business growth. "Our mission is simple: to empower brands to […]

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October 8, 2025
How AI Is Revolutionizing Marketing

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a buzzword—it’s a practical engine driving real ROI in modern marketing departments. Whether you're at a startup or a Fortune 500 company, AI tools are reshaping how brands analyze data, create content, and connect with customers. Here's a deeper look at how AI is being used today, with specific tools […]

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January 4, 2025
Innovation and Growth by Design

Firing up the engines for your flight. Last night on cable, I caught the second half of Scorsese’s spectacular biopic – The Aviator, based on the life of eccentric billionaire and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes. Every time I watch movies based on interesting real people, I like to browse through their pictures, interviews and news […]

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November 14, 2024
The Case for Design Leadership

There has never been a better time to talk about Design Leadership than now. Business houses or startups that have launched brands and products and managed to beat their competition, use disruption through design thinking. The business world is peppered with success stories that have achieved growth by being true to the spirit of this […]

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August 2, 2024
SEO and Web Design

The Balancing Act SEO seems to be a confusing concept for a lot of businesses, yet it is one of the key aspects that digital marketeers focus on. Having a digital footprint is a necessity today. Being ranked high on search engines therefore becomes a priority. Let’s explore some basics of web design that will […]

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April 19, 2024
Culture: Perspective Of A Lighting Designer - II

  Designing around the world can be a minefield of complexity as you navigate the business and project culture of the region you are working in. It can be a challenge For example, in the Middle East you are dealing with very strong contractors and it is important to specify strategically. Generally, they do not […]

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January 27, 2024
Branding, Communication & Design: Part III

  BC&D Series is a three-part series that will explore the basic principles for effective branding through communication and design. Part-1 of this series explored the fundamental relationship between branding, communication and design. Part-2 explored the basic principles of communication and their applications in designing brands. Part-3 will explore the underlining role of a communication […]

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