What is the Right Approach to Remote Work for Your Financial Institution?
Remote and hybrid work environments have upended how we do business, where we work, and how we live our lives. But there’s no single approach to remote work that satisfies the needs of every organization, banking professional, and consumer. Your ideal approach to remote and hybrid work should extend to your design strategy, adapting traditional […]
Designing Next-Generation Branches: Engaging Millennials and Gen Z Consumers
Digital Integration and Seamless Experiences The dramatic shift toward digital banking has been pronounced in every age bracket, with younger generations in particular prioritizing digital services over the in-person experience. But as Millennials and Gen Z consumers age into more complex banking needs like mortgage services and business loans, financial institutions can remain competitive by […]
Digital Signage and Innovative Branch Design for Consumer Engagement
If you want to create a worthwhile in-person banking experience, you have to focus on effective customer and member engagement. Financial institutions are making moves to enhance the overall consumer experience to gain a competitive advantage. As a result, digital signage has emerged as a powerful tool for flexible and compelling consumer engagement. From product […]
Design and Tech Synergize to Elevate Retail Experiences
The future of retail lies at the intersection of design and technology. In the retail design space, we’ve seen firsthand how combining innovative design principles with cutting-edge technology can create immersive and memorable customer experiences. Even in the realm of optimization, technology is helping retailers fine-tune their store layouts, using machine learning to track and […]
Greening Hospitality: Innovations in Sustainable Design Practices
In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global concerns, the hospitality industry is embracing sustainable design practices to minimize its environmental impact while appealing to eco-conscious guests. From green materials to energy-saving technologies, hotels are adopting innovative solutions to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly spaces. Health and Energy-Saving Technologies One […]
Revitalizing Historic Properties: Preserving Heritage while Embracing Modern Hospitality Design
Historic buildings stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time, carrying within them the stories and architectural elegance of eras gone by. In recent years, a compelling trend has gained significance in the hospitality industry: the transformation of these historic properties into modern venues of comfort and luxury. At NewGround, we believe the unique […]
Designing for Accessibility: Modern and Inclusive Banking Spaces
Inclusivity and accessibility are essential elements of any public-facing design. Financial institutions recognize the importance of ensuring that their banking spaces are welcoming and accessible to all. For NewGround, a firm specializing in creating branded spaces, inclusivity goes beyond legal requirements—it’s a fundamental part of our design ethos. Why it Matters Banking customers come from […]
How Financial Institutions can Adapt to Hybrid Work Environments
As new technologies continue to reshape the way we work, many banks and financial institutions are turning to hybrid work environments to balance the benefits of remote work with the need for in-person collaboration. But adapting to this new way of working requires careful consideration of the needs of employees, clients, and physical space. At […]
Navigate the Challenges of a Network Transformation Rollout
Businesses should update their retail branches regularly to maintain their appeal to their consumers. Some updates to branches include furniture, branding, or technological upgrades. Others update their branches if they need more resources, care, or attention based on the area. In order to properly rollout a new branch network, clients should consider three key factors: […]
Growing, Consolidating, or Merging? Time for a Network Transformation
In the event that more than one branch needs to be updated, changed, or redesigned, it is considered a branch network transformation. Ideally, a financial institution would plan to have all of its branches updated within a short time period to maintain a consistent brand and public appearance. Consumers most frequently interact with your branches, […]
