Firm asked to establish vision for a next-generation 21st-century workspace for the company and the broader Suntory Holdings network Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, whose brands include Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, has retained experience design firm Eight Inc. to design its new... View full entry »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Design Defines Human Progress New book—‘Return on Experience’—identifies the fundamental belief underpinning the success of the world’s leading companies. New York, February 16, 2021 A wide-ranging new book has brought the value of designing human experience... View full entry »
Kim will further develop firm’s offer and build relationships across the region. New York, June 18, 2020 Experience design firm Eight Inc. has appointed Roy Kim as Principal, based out of its New York studio. Kim will be tasked with further strengthening the firm’s offer and practice in New... View full entry »
Experience design firm Eight Inc. has designed a new retail experience for Guazi, a consumer-to-consumer platform for buying and selling used cars. The experience is set to establish a physical retail presence for the platform—a subsidiary of Chehaoduo Group—across China as it enters its next... View full entry »
Carson Valley distillery and visitor experience revitalizes historic buildings and town of Minden.San Francisco, CA, July 1, 2019 - Experience design firm Eight Inc. has reimagined a historic site as a sustainable new distillery and visitor experience for Bently Heritage Estate Distillery. The... View full entry »
Original Apple store architects, Eight Inc. has proposed an ephemeral design for the Notre Dame Cathedral reconstruction. Eight Inc. envisions a formally accurate reconstruction of the roof and spire portion of the cathedral to respect the design, scale and texture of the original design. This... View full entry »
The two senior executives will play key hands-on roles delivering Eight Inc.’s global business strategy—Simon Smith as Managing Director of its London studio, Rob McIntosh as Executive Principal in New York. San Francisco, California, April 3rd, 2019, Eight Inc., a global creative collective... View full entry »
Matt will play a crucial hands-on role in the stewardship of Eight Inc.’s North American network, working with Principals and Directors to deliver the 8 Global business strategy. San Francisco, California, January 17, 2019, Eight Inc., a global creative collective united by the belief that... View full entry »
Bharti Airtel, the largest telecommunications operator in India, sought out to create a new store design that drives engaging and meaningful conversations with its customers. Part of Airtel’s Project Next - this digital innovation program aims to transform customer experience across all of its... View full entry »
2016 has been a difficult year for many. As a global business Eight Inc. and its clients have experienced first hand the repercussions of a shifting geopolitical landscape. From East to West, demagogue-led campaigns of fear have gathered momentum, resulting in economic uncertainty and, perhaps... View full entry »
One of the world’s leading graduate business schools, INSEAD, asked experience design firm, Eight Inc. to help create a home for all creative activities at INSEAD’s Asia campus in Singapore. The new environment is a social space for collaboration, emotion, creation and... View full entry »
Eight Inc. partners with DonorsChoose.org once again to help expand their team and efforts as they open their new San Francisco offices in the bustling Union Square neighborhood. "As an ongoing demonstration of extreme generosity, Eight Inc. has transformed our San Francisco office into a... View full entry »
The City Innovate Foundation is committed to solving urban problems using open innovation and private-public partnerships. This non-profit organization is actively working with the City of San Francisco, the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, corporate partners including Microsoft... View full entry »
by Tim KobeAs Singapore observes the anniversary of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s passing and launches the new Design 2025 Masterplan, it is important to remember what may be among Mr Lee’s greatest gifts.Mr Lee’s accomplishments and his role in defining modern Singapore... View full entry »
Global experience design firm, Eight Inc. has entered a joint collaboration agreement with Chinese UI company, Tang Consulting, forming T8. With two locations already in China, Eight Inc. will now have a total of 11 studios across Asia, North America and Europe.The collaboration for T+8 will... View full entry »
Brooklyn-based soccer protection company, Storelli approached Eight Inc. with a strong mission to create a one of a kind fixture that will stand out in a multi-brand retail environment. A fixture that embodies their brand values (fearless, unbreakable, free) while providing both merchandising and... View full entry »
Experience design company, Eight Inc. celebrates another annual San Francisco Design Week (June 4 – June 12) by hosting three separate events.On June 9th Eight Inc. Principal, Wilhelm Oehl and Studio Director, Scott Smardo, joined by Senior Vice President, Carolina Martin and... View full entry »
San Francisco's beautiful Russian Hill will receive a distinctive and tasteful addition to the neighborhood. Eight Inc., together with owners Jay Esopenko and Melissa Gugni, designed Union Larder, a unique wine bar, cafe, and specialty grocery at 1945 Hyde Street.The site, originally... View full entry »
Eight Inc.'s design of 1025 Robson Street has been recognized by the City of Vancouver with an Urban Design Award in the Urban Elements category. The Urban Design Awards recognize great architecture and urban design in Vancouver that demonstrate visionary thinking and... View full entry »
Shimano has launched the worlds first Cycling World in Singapore to help visitors rediscover the joy of cycling. Designed by Eight Inc, the new experience center will support the Cycling lifestyle. In Europe bicycles have even outsold cars. In Singapore and Southeast Asia, cycling is also starting... View full entry »
Eight Inc. recently teamed up and donated design services to DonorsChoose.org for their new headquarters in New York City. DonorsChoose.org is a national non-profit that has channeled over $237 million in books, art supplies, field trips, and other resources to more than a million students in... View full entry »
Furthering the ongoing initiative to engage with Asia’s burgeoning design community, Eight Inc. collaborated with Singapore’s Design Incubation Center to lead a 12 week design studio at the renowned National University of Singapore. A diverse group of industrial design students... View full entry »
Maui, Hawaii - Front Street in Lahaina, Maui will get a new feel just in time for the busy holiday season with the opening of The Outlets of Maui, a retail, dining and entertainment mecca. The design team, Eight Inc. respects the historic character and vibrancy of Lahaina while recognizing modern... View full entry »
Register to hear CEO and Founder of Eight Inc., Tim Kobe and many other designers, strategists, executives and visionaries for modern business at the Fast Company Innovation Uncensored in San Francisco. The event will draw a diverse crowd of eclectic creative drivers that bring the Fast Company... View full entry »
Eight Inc.‘s pop-up installation for Jordan Brand has been selected as one of the winners of the prestigious German Design Award 2014. The project has won a Special Mention in the Architecture and Interior Design category in recognition of it’s special design quality. The interactive... View full entry »
Eight Inc.’s talented design team brings to life "The NEW" New York & Company. Eight Inc. was tasked by New York & Company to create a transformative customer experience that captures the spirit of the New York & Company experience: making women look great... View full entry »
Back for the second year in Singapore, the world’s largest global festival and live awards program dedicated to celebrating and sharing architecture excellence takes place October 2nd - 4th. With over 65 countries participating, The World Architecture Festival and its interiors sister... View full entry »
Wilhelm Oehl, Partner and Principal of Eight Inc., will be one of the influential speakers at the “Future of Mobility - How German Design Will Move Us” conference that will be held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on August 13th 2013. From current mobility trends to... View full entry »
Eight Inc. has been awarded for the design excellence of its work for both the Acure Digital Vending Machine and the Jordan Brand Melo M8 Pop-Up Installation. The Acure Digital Vending Machine was recognized with one of the 45 Silver IDEA awards in the 2013 International Design Excellence... View full entry »
Join Eight Inc. as we help celebrate the annual San Francisco Design Week. We will be opening our San Francisco studio doors on Wednesday, June 26th from 7pm - 8pm to participate in the Studio Tour Crawl. Meet our talented design team, view some of our influential award-winning work and get an... View full entry »
