As a Managing Principal at Eight Inc., I lead a global team of designers, strategists, and storytellers who create innovative and immersive design solutions for clients across different industries and markets. With over 17 years of experience in the design field, I have developed core competencies in creative direction, concept development, design strategy, user experience, brand experience, route-to-market design, retail design, residential design, and product design.My passion is to design experiences that are human-centered, purpose-driven, and emotionally engaging. I have worked with brands such as Apple Inc, Zales & Kay Jewelers, Cast Jewelry, Brilliant Earth, Chick-fil-A, Ghirardelli, Medmen, Kohl’s, Tumi, Westin Hotels, Albertsons, and Maserati to deliver impactful and lasting design outcomes across different channels and platforms. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore challenges, and collaborate with diverse and inspiring partners. My mission is to use design to catalyze positive change and innovation worldwide.
Eight Inc
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Managing PrincipalEight Inc Jan 2007 - PresentSan Francisco Bay AreaExclusive corporate collaborations with executive teams to rethink and execute complex design strategies and develop future-thinking solutions to maintain sector supremacy.Apple Inc, Zales & Kay Jewelers, Cast Jewelry, Brilliant Earth, Chick-fil-A, Ghirardelli, Medmen, Kohl’s, Tumi, Westin Hotels, Albertsons, and Maserati. Developed continuing partnership with Apple for over 17 years on all branded retail channel-related program development and implementations. Development of all new product launch events since the introduction of the iPhone. Our route-to-market accounts for 65% of Apple’s annual revenue, with over 30,000 route-to-market touchpoints worldwide.Re-invention and reimagined the Ghirardelli Chocolate experience at the world-famous Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. It was the first renovation in over 100 years, bringing the San Francisco landmark into the new century. Increased sundae throughput by over 300% and chocolate square retail sales by 200%, leading to more significant customer satisfaction that is now being implemented throughout the brand. Created the store of the future model for Albertsons, a transformative place for customer experiences that go beyond simply supplying essentials. A fully net positive and sustainable ecosystem that pushes the brand to become a destination for everyone. Enhanced and identified areas where Zales Jewelers needed to revolutionize to become a category leader. A new ground-up concept store for the Signet brand opened in Houston, Texas. A complete transformation of the shopping experience was tested and deployed.
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Creative DirectorEight Inc. 2007 - 2014San Francisco Bay AreaIn-house creative director of global retail programs for Apple MarCom, including store design for all shop-in shops, premium partner doors, phone carrier stores, and all global launch events. The industrial design of displays, security devices, and communication vehicles for all locations. Strategic implementation of new customer experience at all programs across the channel. -
Director Of Store DesignMac Cosmetics 1999 - 2006New York, United StatesRegional store design lead for North America, Latin America, and Asia retail doors. Development of the global store design standards to use globally across the brand in collaboration with local partners and regional Estee Lauder offices. -
Interior DesignerYabu Pushelberg 1998 - 1999Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Edmond Kuan Education Details
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Architecture
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