Studio.

Shipdaddy is a creative project management & strategy studio for hotels, restaurants, bars & retail.

Our clients are developers, brands & friends.

Our services.

  • Strategy

    We use raw data & disciplined analysis to build a plan which satisfies our audiences.

    — market research
    — brand strategy
    — storytelling
    — positioning
    — tone of voice

  • Brand

    We visually articulate the strategy by creating responsive identities & expressions.

    — identity & logo
    — naming
    — collateral, web design
    — wayfinding & signage
    — photography

  • Development

    We produce distinguished projects, enduring spaces & activations.

    — owner’s representation
    — construction admin & oversight
    — program management
    — design team coordination
    — pre-opening assistance

  • Concepting

    We channel your vision to envisage the details, from ingredients to textiles.

    — F&B direction
    — culinary & beverage development
    — custom uniform design
    — table top and bar-ware curation
    — activation & operational guidelines

Who We Work With

 

We provide strategy, branding, concepting and development leadership to hotel & resorts, commercial developments, community development corporations and cities globally.

We position concepts from site selection through opening, supporting owners in curating the team, storytelling, and technical documents. We specialize is district and site-wide development involving complex stakeholder relationships, multi-year planning processes, & public-private partnerships.

Our approach.

  • Process over personality.

    We offer strategy, creative direction and project management, and bring in the perfect creative team together under our structure -- from architects & illustrators to chefs & textile makers. One creative voice and direction on which your team can rely. Our delight is in the details.

  • Build slow, scale fast.

    We don’t rush — our guests, our clients or the process. We believe culture begets value and lasting work takes time & deliberate effort. Our collaborative process promises that the foundation is built correctly from the start for your smart and strong growth.

  • Developer’s choice.

    Our deep understanding of hospitality & programming is rooted in our teams’ experience in real estate development, hotel and F&B operations, and event production. We understand your pressures, have aligned our process with yours, & celebrate the successes together.

Principal.

Allison Shipper


Allison Shipper is the Principal, Shipdaddy Studio, advising cities, developers & brands. Previously, she led global food and beverage development for Marriott International, licensing acclaimed brands, negotiating Chef consultant deals, and designing custom concepts.

Prior to founding Shipdaddy Studio, Allison ran operations for a boutique Detroit-based real estate development fund, growing the portfolio from 0 to 500,000 sq. ft. in less than 18 months. She launched a short term hospitality program across three districts, hosting 2,000+ guests in its first year.

Her work is multi- and interdisciplinary, pulling from practices in urban planning, strategy, development, graphic design.

 
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