Using Fake Shops To Mitigate The Recession
A town in the UK is using an unusual campaign to maintain an atmosphere of activity on its high streets.
North Tyneside has begun a program to makeover empty shops with large-scale graphics which give the illusion that the storefronts are occupied.
Though perhaps not as useful as turning empty stores over to artists or pop-up shops, this recession-mitigating move at least helps people imagine possibilities.
Recent Articles By Dan Gould 
Dan is an information omnivore, autodidact and creative generalist who has written for publications including the Huffington Post, Jaunted and Time/CNN. Dan has also provided commentary on trends for media outlets such as Wired and Parade magazine.
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| TOPICS: | Advertising, Branding & Marketing, Design & Architecture, Retail, Work & Business |
| TAGS: | high street, pop up, recession, Retail, UK |
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