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rd+d’s May/June print issue starts the conversion on trends, strategies and solutions shared by six prolific restaurant designers.

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Meagan Hurst

Meagan is senior designer at Studio McCormack and is an integral part of their collaborative design team. Upon graduating from UCLA in 2006 with a Master of Architecture degree, she began her experience in the hospitality industry at a southern California design firm specializing in restaurants. In 2009 she became the third team member of the newly formed interior design firm, Studio McCormack and has overseen the design of such projects as Hanalei Bay Resort, Matchbox, the Ritz Prime Seafood and Pizza Nova. She is a NCIDQ certificate holder and is a Registered Interior Designer in the state of Nevada. Meagan was honored by Boutique Design as a member of the 2013 “Boutique 18.”

Robert Polacek

With a diploma in architecture, Rob heads up Puccini Group’s Design Studio and has helped the firm create countless sophisticated, chef-tailored restaurants across the globe for the past 15 years. Recognized for his ability to understand the interactions between the user and the built environment, he creates aesthetically and functionally successful spaces. His extensive experience allows him to navigate the challenges of complex projects while finding solutions that bridge the connection between owner and brand. He has designed projects for clients including Four Seasons, Kimpton Hotels, Sheraton, Fairmont, Omni and Westin Hotels.

David Shea

As founder of Shea, Inc., David has played an influential role in the development of major architectural designs in Minnesota, throughout the country, and abroad. He founded Shea, Inc. in 1978 with a focus on full integration of interior design and architecture and has grown the firm to more than 35 employees with expertise in architecture, interior design and marketing communications. His philosophy is to approach each project fresh, listen carefully and respond with appropriate design solutions. As principal creative director on most Shea, Inc. projects, he has been directly involved in the design of over 400 retail, hospitality and office projects. Clients include Macy’s, J. Alexanders, Spoon and Stable, Eastside, Burger Burger, and OneTwoThree Sushi.

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