James Farnell CID, FRDI, IIDA, NCIDQ Interior Design

James Farnell is a branding and retail design specialist, renowned for creating award winning retail environments around the world.

Having lived & worked in London, Sydney & Singapore his clients have included brands such as Dell, Lexus, Proctor & Gamble, Apple, DFS & Harrods. He is passionate about creating engaging, memorable retail experiences across multiple categories that include fashion apparel stores, automotive showrooms, supermarkets, hypermarkets, shopping centers and mixed use centers, restaurants cafes and bars, sales offices, exhibition stands, beauty, telecom & other hard-line service stores.

Now based in California, James leads the Retail Practice of one of North America’s leading Architectural firms and continues to build their reputation for design excellence.

In addition to being published nationally and internationally, James is frequently a speaker at leading Industry conferences. 

James received his his BA Hons Furniture and Product Design from Kingston University in London. He is recognized with Chartered Designer status by the Chartered Society of Designers. A Certified Interior Designer – Commercial (California). Professional Member and past International President of the Retail Design Institute.