STARTING SOMETHING

A focused strategy discussion session to help you quickly move past a specific design or business decision.

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Examples

• Review a potential location

• Evaluate a floor plan

• Customer journey and circulation

• Seating capacity

• Brand experience

• Budget priorities

• Design feedback

• Material direction

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Best for
People who need immediate clarity before making their next move.

A comprehensive review session of your concept, plans, or existing space with actionable recommendations.

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Includes

• 90-minute review session

• Annotated plans/photos

• Written recommendations

• Prioritized action list

• Follow-up summary

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We'll look at

• Customer experience

• Operational flow

• Layout efficiency

• Brand alignment

• Opportunities you've overlooked

• Where to invest and where not to

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Best for
Before signing a lease, beginning construction, or opening.

A focused design engagement for exploring and developing one key aspect of your business before committing to a full design project.

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Whether you're evaluating a potential location, planning a new concept, or rethinking how customers experience your space, a Concept Sprint helps transform ideas into a clear design direction.

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Possible deliverables include:

• Space programming

• Adjacency diagrams

• Conceptual floor plan options

• Customer journey mapping

• Operational flow studies

• Event and activation strategies

• Furniture planning concepts

• Material and atmosphere direction

• Phased implementation recommendations

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Rather than developing a complete design package, we'll focus on the larger decisions that shape your business—how people move through the space, how the concept comes to life, and how the environment supports your long-term goals.

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Best for
Founders who want to explore possibilities, validate ideas, and establish a clear direction before investing in full design services.

An experienced design partner who stays involved as your business grows—not just while your space is being built—to continuously activate and evolve your space.

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Before Opening

• Weekly strategy sessions

• Email support

• Review evolving plans

• Material and furniture guidance

• Budget prioritization

• Contractor feedback

• Design decisions

• Brand experience

• Planning the brand ecosystem

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Preparing for Opening

• Furniture flexibility

• Event planning

• Operational scenarios

• Seasonal merchandising

• Pop-up opportunities

• Customer flow during peak hours

• Future-proofing the space

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After Opening

• Monthly activations

• Community events

• Workshops

• Collaborations

• Seasonal experiences

• Improving underperforming areas

• Ideas to increase repeat visits

• Preparing for future expansion

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Not included
Construction drawings, renderings, project management, or permit documentation.

For founders who want a complete spatial concept developed from the earliest ideas through a fully realized design package.

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We'll work together to shape the vision for your space, translating your brand into an environment that feels intentional, memorable, and built around the experience you want your customers to have. Throughout the process, we'll develop the layout, customer journey, material palette, furniture direction, lighting concept, and the countless details that give a space its identity.

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Every project is tailored to your business, whether you're creating a café, retail shop, hospitality concept, or another customer-facing experience.

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Typical scope includes:

• Discovery and brand immersion

• Concept development

• Space planning and customer journey

• Furniture layouts

• Material and finish selections

• Lighting direction

• Custom millwork and feature concepts

• 3D visualizations

• Drawing packages for pricing and construction intent

• Furniture, fixture, and finish specifications

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Please note: Mana Studios is a remote design studio. While we're happy to review contractor questions, provide design clarification, and refine details as the project evolves, we do not provide construction administration, on-site project management, or ongoing coordination with contractors, consultants, fabricators, or vendors throughout construction.

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If you're looking for a thoughtful design partner to shape the vision and provide a clear roadmap for bringing it to life, we'd love to be part of your project.