A video animation introduction to the versatility of our systems that lives on the website as B+N's "anthem".
Good design transcends disciplines, from magazines to industrial design, and from advertising to catalog work. It's driven by a thoughtful process, thorough research, a deep understanding of context, and a sophisticated, appropriate execution.
Kevin McPhee has been Creative Director at B+N for over 30 years. In this role he defines market trends, develops and designs new product to meet the needs of the ever-changing markets B+N participates in, strategizes, creates and employs brand development for both B+N and clients who engage the company for those services. Throughout his tenure at B+N, the company has received repeated recognition in international editorial, as well as several design-oriented accolades such as the Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards. Kevin continues to drive the company forward with modern, relevant, intelligent, and forward-thinking product solutions.
This intro was created as a sales tool to entertain and inform possible new clients before a major presentation.
Another AI-created video as an intro for a StorePoint event focusing on retailers' frustration with finding partners for shop design.
Before joining B+N, Kevin developed brand strategies and created integrated marketing programs for companies such as Revo Sunglasses, Marmot Outdoor Clothing and Gear, Apple Computer, and Hansgrohe Luxury Bath Fixtures. Kevin’s professional career spans both coasts, having acted as Creative Director for Sam&Libby, a fashion and footwear company, and in various senior positions in both advertising and editorial in New York. Some of the companies he was involved in are Grey Advertising, Home Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Woman Magazine, and other publications within the broad Condé Nast Publications community. Kevin graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1981 with a Degree in Fine Arts.
A short video for sales presentations and for the website that promotes B+N as the hero that can help save projects.
Kevin McPhee has been in the Design and Marketing industry for over 44 years. Below is a list of awards that marks his noted achievements both with B+N and previously, as well as just some editorial coverage.
RECOGNITION
2024 > Metropolis Likes Awards > Finalist > Gira > TilTable
2023 > Metropolis Likes Awards > Finalist > Gira
2023 > Interior Design Best of Year Awards > Finalist > Gira > Taboroid
2021 > Interior Design Best of Year Awards > Finalist > Sorbetti 2.0
2020 > Interior Design Best of Year Awards > Hand Sanitizer
2018 > Design:Retail > Best Store Designs of the Year > Everlane
2017 > BDNY > Best Exhibit Winner > System 1224, Infused Veneer, and Iconic Panels
2017 > Architizer A+Awards > Finalist > Finishes, Walls, Coverings & Ceilings > Fortina
2017 > GlobalShop > Outstanding Booth > VMSD
2017 > GlobalShop > Award of Excellence > Booth Designer Winner
2017 > GlobalShop > Award of Excellence > Best in Show
2016 > A.R.E Design Awards > Silver Award > Hardline Specialty Store up to 3000 sf. > Murad Flagship > Los Angeles
2015 > Interior Design > Best of Year Awards > Fortina
2015 > Architectural Record > Advertising Excellence Award
2015-2017 > Architizer A+Awards > Finalist > Finishes, Walls, Coverings & Ceilings > Fortina
2015 > VMSD > Outstanding Booth > Globalshop
2015 > Interior Design > Best of Year Awards > Honoree > Sorbetti System
2013 > Interior Design > Best of Year Awards > Honoree > Iconic Panels
2013 > Interior Design > Best of Year > Infused Veneer
2010 > DDI > Outstanding Showroom Award > Retail Design Collective > New York City
2010 > GlobalShop > Outstanding Booth > VMSD
2006 > Calibre Awards > Retail/Showroom > Cox Communication
2005 > VMSD > Store Fixture Award > Beauty Studio Polaris: Fixture Grouping > Polaris Mall, Columbus, OH
2004 > VMSD > Outstanding Merit > Hardline Specialty Store Under 3000 sf. > Palm Store Century City, Los Angeles
2004 > VMSD > Store Fixture Award > Palm Store Century City > Handheld Display Table > Los Angeles
2003 > VMSD > Store Design Awards > Award of Merit > B+N > Palm Store Century City
2003 > VMSD > Store Design Awards Grand Prize > Kiosks > Non-Interactive > Palm Café > Westfield Shopping Valley Fair, Santa Clara, CA
2002 > VMSD > Store Design Awards > Most Innovative Fixturing > B+N > Palm Café
1998 > Print Digital Art and Design Annual 6 > Apple -Got it Yet? in-store and broadcast promotional video
1996 > Print Regional Design Annual > Hansgrohe Advertising Campaign
1996 > Lürzer’s Archive > Hansgrohe Advertising Campaign
1996 > Graphis Design > Revo corporate identity / in-store product presentation
1996 > P.O.P. Times > Revo countertop product presentation
1995 > The Store Fixturing Show > 1st Place > Best Booth
1995 > Marketing and Media > Marmot Peak Experiences national ad campaign
1995 > SNEWS > Best Catalog, Marmot Outdoor Clothing
1986-89 > Society of Newspaper Designers > various layouts and covers from NYT
1985-88 > Society of Publication Designers > various layouts and covers from NYT
1984 > DESI Design Awards > Various graphic design projects
1984 > Art Director’s Annual > Various graphic design projects
1983 > ID Magazine Graphic Design Awards > Various graphic design projects
1983 > Graphis Annual > Various graphic design projects
