By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Janell Fischer, Director of Global Retail Design for Google Inc. cut the ribbon today at the first Canadian Google Shop at the Best Buy Experience Store in Heartland Centre in Mississauga, Canada.
Comprised of nearly 700 square feet, Google's new shops are a reflection of the Google hardware brand in a retail space. Even the smallest detail, from the use of curved edges to the hand-picked colour palette, evoke a warm, inviting and playful feel. The shop is fully programmable, meaning its layout can evolve and change as Google’s products do.
Each shop features a structural element inspired by the simplicity and beauty of one of Google’s most iconic tools: the search bar. When you view the designed structure straight on, you can see how it lightly mimics a search bar. The Google Shop is staffed by Google Guides and sells the latest Google products ranging from Chromebooks, Chromecast devices, Pixel phones and accessories as well as the recently launched Daydream VR headset.