Developed while employed full-time as lead designer @ Eight Inc.
Distinct zones flow as one narrative: a concept store of local makers, a spice-led restaurant, a slow-brew café, a bar-meets-duty-free tasting hub, and an interactive beauty retail bar.
We transform the pre-flight waiting experience from a boring transition space into an immersive journey that integrates hospitality with retail by retelling the rich cultural story of Zanzibar through taste, texture, and atmosphere.
Bringing the soul of the traditional marketplace to the modern terminal, the duty-free concept draws inspiration from the vibrant energy and layered textures of local bazaars.
Each space delivers a different slice of the island to ensure the airport comes alive as every visitor’s first and last impression of the island destination.
Integrating a bold use of color and fluid archways into an otherwise sterile airport architecture
Pop-up retail spotlighting selected independent retailers from the island
Intricate crafts are displayed alongside digital storytelling screens
Exploring displays and fixture design through sketches and precedent studies - refining joinery details to balance function, craft, and visual clarity.
