MorrisCo Design

MorrisCo Design MorrisCo. Design are specialists at creating unique and stylish interiors for established and emergi

MorrisCo Design specialises in the creation of stylish and bespoke brand experiences for a variety of businesses including retail spaces, restaurants, bars, café’s and workplaces. We work with both established and emerging brands to create unique interiors.

21/04/2026

Brands don’t hire you to design a store.

They hire you to increase sales.

The best retail designers understand:

• psychology
• flow
• visibility
• impulse buying

Design is just the tool.

Sales is the goal.

I’ve spent 20+ years designing stores for national brands.

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Most stores aren’t losing sales because of their product.They’re losing sales because of their layout.After 20+ years in...
21/04/2026

Most stores aren’t losing sales because of their product.
They’re losing sales because of their layout.

After 20+ years in retail design, I can tell within minutes if a store is guiding customers… or confusing them.

No flow = no engagement
No engagement = no sales

Every high-performing store follows a strategy — from the shopfront, to the pathway, to where the hero products sit.

And most don’t even realise what they’re missing.

If your store isn’t converting the way it should… this is where to start.

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After 20+ years in retail design, here’s what most people won’t tell you:Your store can look “good”…and still quietly lo...
10/04/2026

After 20+ years in retail design, here’s what most people won’t tell you:

Your store can look “good”
…and still quietly lose you money every single day.

Most retailers assume:
– It’s pricing
– It’s staff
– It’s marketing

But more often than not?

👉 It’s the layout
👉 It’s the flow
👉 It’s what customers see (or don’t see)

I’ve worked on 1000+ stores across Australia and I can tell within minutes where revenue is being lost.

That’s exactly why I created my Store Performance Audit.

If you’re paying rent on a store that isn’t converting, we need to talk.

If you’re planning to open a retail store this year, this is something you need to be aware of.After 20+ years deliverin...
31/03/2026

If you’re planning to open a retail store this year, this is something you need to be aware of.

After 20+ years delivering retail projects across Australia, I’ve seen how quickly construction costs can shift — and right now, they’re moving.

With increasing fuel and supply pressures, material and labour costs are already rising, and most trade quotes only hold for a limited time.

Delays in decision-making don’t just slow a project down — they can significantly impact your final budget.

The brands that navigate this well plan early, lock in pricing where possible, and keep their designs efficient and buildable.

If you’re planning a store, feel free to reach out to discuss your project.
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One of the biggest mistakes I see, especially with younger designers, is the need to please.Saying yes to everything.Not...
27/03/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see, especially with younger designers, is the need to please.

Saying yes to everything.
Not pushing back.
Not challenging the brief.

But the reality is, clients don’t hire designers to agree with them.

They hire designers to bring expertise, direction and better solutions.

The designers who stand out are the ones who are confident enough to challenge — and skilled enough to back it up.
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If I wanted to sabotage a retail business, I wouldn’t touch the product.I’d focus entirely on the store.Because small de...
26/03/2026

If I wanted to sabotage a retail business, I wouldn’t touch the product.

I’d focus entirely on the store.

Because small design decisions can have a huge impact on how customers behave - and ultimately, how much a store sells.

After 20+ years in retail design, these are some of the most common mistakes I see.

The good news?

They’re all avoidable.

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One of the most common questions I get from retail founders is:“How much does it cost to fit out a store?”The answer var...
13/03/2026

One of the most common questions I get from retail founders is:

“How much does it cost to fit out a store?”

The answer varies depending on the type of business, but having a rough cost-per-square-metre guide can be incredibly helpful when planning your first location.

These figures are based on typical projects and industry experience.

If you’re planning to open a retail store, understanding these costs early can help you make better decisions about location, size and layout.

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An open letter to retailers.One of the most common things I see when brands design their first store is the instinct to ...
08/03/2026

An open letter to retailers.

One of the most common things I see when brands design their first store is the instinct to play it safe.

Neutral colours.
Safe finishes.
Nothing too bold.

But retail isn’t residential design.

A store needs to catch attention, create curiosity, and make customers remember your brand.

And often the most powerful tool to achieve that is also one of the simplest:

Colour.

Bold, confident design choices don’t have to increase budgets — they simply create stronger identities.

Most people assume retail design is just about aesthetics.But when a brand starts opening multiple locations, the design...
07/03/2026

Most people assume retail design is just about aesthetics.

But when a brand starts opening multiple locations, the design needs to work as a repeatable system.

That’s where we come in.

Morris Co Design specialises in helping brands roll out stores across Australia.

Hi, I realised recently that I’ve never actually introduced myself on here.I’m Alex, founder of Morris Co Design.I’ve s...
06/03/2026

Hi, I realised recently that I’ve never actually introduced myself on here.

I’m Alex, founder of Morris Co Design.

I’ve spent the last 20+ years designing retail environments and helping brands roll out stores across Australia.

This page has mostly been a portfolio of our work… but I thought it might be time to share more of the story behind it.

Thanks for being here.
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