In today’s evolving retail landscape, physical stores have become essential touchpoints for activating your brand and engaging customers beyond the digital space. Sergio Mannino Studio excels in designing retail environments that are visually compelling, strategically designed, and carefully aligned with your brand’s identity.
With a portfolio that includes fast-growing brands as well as established companies, we deliver retail designs that attract attention and support long-term growth. Our work combines brand strategy, consumer psychology, graphics, and furniture design. We use the technology to create spaces that stand out and enhance customer experiences.
Sergio Mannino, featured in Forbes and many other publications worldwide, brings 20 years of expertise in retail design to every project, helping brands stay competitive in a constantly shifting market.
Create retail spaces that adapt to changing consumer behavior and ensure brand longevity.
Develop a unified visual language across all platforms to strengthen your brand.
Design spaces that elevate your brand’s presence and impact.
Implement modern retail technologies to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
Let’s work together to design a retail space that captures attention, drives sales, and elevates your brand to the next level.
Sergio Mannino Studio is a New York- and Milan-based retail design and branding agency. We craft immersive store interiors, develop innovative furniture concepts, and create brand identities that resonate in today’s market. Rooted in my Italian heritage and global experience, the Studio delivers compelling spaces and brand experiences worldwide.
We specialize in comprehensive retail interior design, architectural branding, furniture design, product development, and full-scale brand creation. Every facet of a project—from layout and visual storytelling to logo design—works together under one cohesive vision.
A thoughtfully designed space boosts foot traffic, sales, and brand recognition. When customers connect with a space on an emotional level, they’re more likely to share their experiences and become loyal advocates. Integrating aesthetics, functionality, and storytelling is crucial to making that impact.
We start by immersing ourselves in your brand values and story. Blending Italian design traditions with modern aesthetics, we create visually striking, highly functional environments that stand out in any market. Our focus on storytelling—paired with meticulous attention to layout, traffic flow, and merchandising—ensures a seamless experience for both you and your customers.
Our clients range from fashion labels, pharmacies, and dispensaries to luxury retailers, startups, and established global brands. Whether you’re launching your first boutique or expanding an international presence, we tailor our design and branding solutions to your vision.
Absolutely. Branding is at the heart of what we do. We develop logos, color palettes, and visual identity systems that communicate your brand’s personality. By unifying brand strategy, retail design, and marketing materials, we create a consistent experience that resonates with customers.
With bases in New York and Milan, we bring a transatlantic perspective to every project. This dual presence reflects our global reach and allows us to offer clients around the world a unique blend of Italian craftsmanship and modern design trends.
To discuss your project or learn more about our services, fill out the contact form on our website. We look forward to exploring how innovative design, branding, and storytelling can elevate your retail presence.
Yes. We collaborate with everyone from emerging startups to established corporations. Our approach is scalable and flexible, ensuring each client gets a tailored solution that aligns with both their creative vision and financial parameters.
Our work has been featured in an array of international publications, design blogs, and award programs, underscoring the Studio’s commitment to quality and innovation. These honors reflect our dedication to pushing boundaries in retail design, furniture creation, and holistic branding.
Clients often think they need proof we’ve executed an identical project in their specific sector—like a pharmacy or a shoe store—before feeling confident. While it’s understandable to seek direct experience, this mindset can limit creativity. The most extraordinary designs often emerge from cross-pollination, drawing on expertise from different fields to spark fresh ideas and solutions. What you need to look for in a Design Agency is the overall approach to design, the aesthetic, the values, and their reputation. This is what matters most. Architects and designers are trained to handle a wide spectrum of project types, from intricate technical details to broader brand storytelling. In reality, the technical nuances of any project are a small piece of the overall design puzzle. Our focus lies in strategy, branding, and spatial storytelling—universal elements that apply to any industry. If you have a clear vision (or need help developing one), and you value fresh thinking over a cookie-cutter approach, we’re confident we can bring that vision to life, whether you’re in fashion, wellness, food, automotive, or any other sector.
Sergio Mannino graduated from the University of Florence’s architecture program and worked extensively with radical design masters Ettore Sottsass and Remo Buti. He taught interior architecture at the same University for three years before moving to New York in 2001. In September 2002, he mounted a one-man show of his furniture designs, including nine built pieces and one hundred watercolors, at the Memphis-Postdesign Gallery in Milan, once again under Sottsass' supervision. In 2008 he founded his own architectural branding agency with the mission to help brands succeed through design innovation.