Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Interior Design
Founded in 2002 by Justine Ascough-Shore, Design Square specialises in delivering award-winning commercial interior design solutions across global markets. Our expertise spans retail, leisure, and travel environments, transforming spaces from concept to completion. With a lean operational model, we combine major contract experience with cost-effective collaboration through a network of trusted professionals. Our approach prioritises brand sensitivity, functional design, and regulatory compliance, ensuring projects meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.Clients benefit from tailored attention to detail, transparent cost management, and a commitment to achieving measurable return on investment. Operating from Leicester, we serve diverse sectors including airports, hotels, and cultural institutions, maintaining a balance between large-scale capability and personalised service.
Services
Commercial Interior Design
Retail Design
Restaurant Design
Design Management
Planning & Logistics
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years' experience in global commercial interior design
- Our lean operational model reduces costs without compromising quality
- Award-winning designs delivered for clients from Harrods to Harry Ramsdens
- Comprehensive compliance expertise covering fire safety and accessibility
- Personal project management from concept to completion
Services
Commercial Interior Design
We create functional commercial spaces that align with brand identity and operational needs. Our designs enhance customer experiences while maintaining compliance with local regulations. From concept to completion, we deliver tailored solutions for retail, hospitality, and corporate environments.
Design Management
Our comprehensive management covers all project phases from initial planning to final implementation. We coordinate stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining design integrity. This includes CAD drawings, contractor coordination, and quality control throughout the build process.
Retail Design
We design retail environments that balance aesthetics with commercial effectiveness. Our solutions cater to diverse formats from pop-up stores to permanent fixtures, focusing on customer journey optimisation and brand storytelling through spatial design elements.
Planning & Logistics
Our expertise ensures designs meet all legal requirements including fire safety, accessibility, and sustainability standards. We provide detailed compliance checklists covering European Construction Regulations, local planning constraints, and industry-specific legislation to prevent project delays.
Restaurant Design
We create dining environments that enhance customer experience while meeting operational requirements. Our designs consider workflow efficiency, seating configurations, and brand alignment, from initial concept through to final fit-out specifications.
People
Justine Ascough-Shore
Founder & Director
With extensive experience from major design agencies since the 1980s, Justine established Design Square in 2002. She leads projects globally, combining creative vision with practical execution while maintaining personal oversight of client relationships and design quality.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across retail, leisure, travel, and cultural sectors including airports, restaurants, hotels, and museums globally.
How do you manage international projects?
Our experience spans global projects with sensitivity to local customs and regulations, supported by a network of trusted collaborators.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects from 2.5m² to 25,000m² with budgets ranging from £5,000 to £10m+.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
We incorporate a comprehensive design integrity checklist covering fire safety, accessibility, and local planning requirements from project inception.
Can you work with existing teams?
Yes, we can integrate with your preferred suppliers or manage projects independently using our network of specialists.
