Jean-Pierre Bobbaers Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Be

Bali, Indonesia

IMAGINIF Design Indonesia is a retail design company that was founded in 2021 as a part of IMAGINIF Europe, which is based in Brussels and has been a leading architecture and brand design studio since 1989. Since 2016, we have been active in Indonesia, working on a range of retail projects in the country.Our first project in Indonesia was creating the Urban Adventure Park Houbii in Pondok Indah Jakarta, which provided an exciting and engaging destination for visitors of all ages. We then worked with Gelato Secrets, a retail business based in Bali, to expand their retail business and enhance the customer experience.Today, we continue to deliver top-tier retail design services to clients throughout Indonesia and beyond. Our team of designers is well-versed in a range of design fields, and we take a holistic approach to retail design, leveraging our expertise to create solutions that meet our clients' unique needs and goals.At IMAGINIF Design Indonesia, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and results to our clients. We are passionate about design and are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals. As part of the IMAGINIF family, we have the benefit of over 30 years of experience in design and retail consulting, as well as a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends. This unique combination of expertise allows us to deliver exceptional retail design solutions, and to stay at the forefront of the industry.

Brussels Area, Belgium

With over 30 years of experience running my design company, my skills and expertise are extensive, covering areas such as design, retail strategy, and business development, as well as team management.My background includes a Master's in interior architecture and post-graduate education in Finland focused on product design. I have also completed several courses in strategic retailing in the USA, in addition to attending numerous seminars, including those that I have led myself.Through my work with a diverse range of clients and projects at IMAGINIF, I have gained valuable insights into consumer behavior across multiple sectors, as well as a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities present in each industry. This experience has allowed me to develop a keen eye for identifying growth opportunities for my clients and designing custom solutions that meet their specific needs.At IMAGINIF, we are committed to delivering innovative and effective retail design solutions to our clients, and we do so by leveraging our extensive experience and expertise in the field. We believe that collaboration is key to achieving success, and we work closely with our clients to understand their goals and develop solutions that meet their needs.

Denpasar Area, Bali, Indonesia

A French/Asian couple asked me to help them expand their successful Gelato chain in Southeast Asia.During a two month stay in Bali, I organized several workshops to make the client better understand consumer behavior to find opportunities and new directions for their brand. It inspired them to fine-tune their concept and to launch new projects.

Paris Area, France

The CEO of an investment company asked me to come up with an idea and concept to turn an empty factory (35.000 m²) into a classic car storage place close to Paris.I came up with a surprising concept that was more than just a storage place. I developed the business plan and basic architectural concept.Details withheld for confidential reasons.

Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

During a six month stay in Jakarta and Bali, I did research on the Indonesian consumer market and culture.Included consumer behaviour and retail development possibilities.

Sweden

William-Demant, a Danish hearing aid producer, is buying chains of hearing aid centers worldwide. They asked me to create a new store concept to have one brand, and that could be rolled out worldwide.I visited several companies in the EU and focused on understanding the needs of every country. I succeeded in coming up with a concept & design that was accepted in the EU.

Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

Houbii is a 3.000 sqm indoor Urban Adventure Park in Jakarta (Pondok Indah) | Indonesia, that opened in December 2016. I helped to establish this new business from scratch. It was a one-year mission together with a start-up team formed by the owner. It started with location research in Southeast Asia. Defining the commercial strategy, customer segmentation, name (.com) finding, logo creation, social media icon, visual identity, architecture, facade, routing, interior design, wayfinding, web concept design, brand merchandising.After the initial design concept, the existing building needed to be renovated, so in August 2016, I moved to Jakarta to work onside in the role of Omni-Architect, assisting the start-up team with different design and marketing operational matters. At the same time, supervising the construction works together with Dimitrije Kojić - architect (IMAGINIF).Today, Houbii is one of the most successful sport & leisure venues in Indonesia.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Responsible for new concept design & development of Mister Minit, Minit Colors, Cavallo Nero, Hans Sachs worldwide.Supervision of implementation in most West-European retail capitals.Implementing 25 stores of Bijoux-One in Belgium over a 2 year period http://www.misterminit.eu/Front/c1-101-65/History-of-the-Minit-Group.aspx

Design and development of a new type facade and illuminated signage. (re)Design of several parts of the store concept.Group founded in 1970, Quick established itself the only fast food hamburger restaurant of European origin. The desire to innovate and the demand for quality and service remained intact over time. A shared taste since Quick is still No. 1 in fast food in Belgium and Luxembourg and No.2 in France.

Co-responsible for the development of two Brussels Hotels : Hotel Le Dôme and Hotel Le Stanhope. Designing the first FNAC stores in Belgium.

Helsinki

Under the supervision of Arto Kukkasniemi (owner)Responsible for designing a restaurant wagon for the Finnish railways. Assisting in the interior design of a new ferrie for Viking line and the hotel interior of Intercontinental Helsinki. Designing a passenger seat for a Jetfoil.

Helsinki Metropolitan Area

I was assisting in various projects such as Mc Donalds Helsinki. I learned a lot from this talented Finnish Interior Designer who was responsible for designing the Finnish Opera in Helsinki and the Helsinki University. One thing he learned me in my first days "Jean-Pierre, there are more then a hundred lines in this pencil, it's up to you to pull them out !" Great guy !

Post Graduate, Aalto University Helsinki - Industrial/Interior Design, Post Graduate Industrial Design

Activities and Societies: Finnish Foreign Students Club - Board MemberFull year study. Courses from Antti Nurmesniemi, Simo Heikkilä.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Interior Design

Activities and Societies: From 1981-1982 student leader Praeses of K.V.S LukasFirst student to hand in his final work made by computer.

Strategic Retailing For Executives

Special course given by Leonard Berry

Secundary School, Interior Architecture

Courses in Construction of buildings & interiors, hand drawing techniques, ergonomics, languages English & French, art history, visual.