Studio MGD is a collaborative interior architecture and design consultancy specialising in brand environments, retail and hospitality design.
We work with organisations large and small across the UK and Europe, bringing a balance of creative thinking and technical know-how to every project that delivers tangible results for our clients.
The Studio MGD approach is to put our clients’ customers first. To gain an insight into their needs and respond with innovative solutions that will enhance their lived experience of the client brand. To ultimately drive profitability for the client, whether they are a luxury international brand or a small local business.
Led by designer Mike Gilling, we offer several decades of industry experience and specialist knowledge. Studio MGD delivers original concepts for stores, cafes and restaurants, and all forms of brand environments, either working directly for the end client or in collaboration with the wider client design team. Our skills and services include: interior architecture and design; brand strategy and approach; design for brand communications; signage design, messaging and in-store graphics.
If you would like to speak to Mike about your project, please get in touch.
The Studio MGD approach is to put our clients’ customers first. To gain an insight into their needs and respond with innovative solutions that will enhance their lived experience of the client brand. To ultimately drive profitability for the client, whether they are a luxury international brand or a small local business.
Led by designer Mike Gilling, we offer several decades of industry experience and specialist knowledge. Studio MGD delivers original concepts for stores, cafes and restaurants, and all forms of brand environments, either working directly for the end client or in collaboration with the wider client design team. Our skills and services include: interior architecture and design; brand strategy and approach; design for brand communications; signage design, messaging and in-store graphics.
If you would like to speak to Mike about your project, please get in touch.
Our process
From initial ideas and concepts through to completion, whether we are working on a retail interior design concept, a restaurant interior architecture project, a new brand environment or a hospitality brand strategy this is Studio MGD's working process
• Research and explore: understand the market, seek inspiration, find something unique, what works and what does not
• Foundations: establish a project platform to build upon
• Essence: determine the big idea at the centre of the concept
• Purpose: ensure the relevance and fine tune the thinking
• Function: assemble the core elements into an efficient operational layout
• Form: establish the design language and translate into details
• Communicate: develop and integrate signage, graphics and communications
• Construct and test: ensure robustness and viability of the physical elements
• Launch and spread the word: work closely with client and team to maximise the project's success