DESIGN NAME: Hang Seng Bank
PRIMARY FUNCTION: New Generation Branch
INSPIRATION: The renovated new branch has an open and welcoming design, with comfortable lighting and warm wood elements to complement new digitally driven service elements, including e-ticketing, Digital Bar, self-service counter. Customers could enjoy self-servicing experience, and adventure in the bank. Breaking old and existing banking service model and create unexpected brand new banking experience.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The new model branch design unveiled an innovative new service concept for its physical outlets at the reopening of its branch in Hong Kong. With an open design and digital service elements, including e-Ticketing for all customers and a digital services bar, the redesigned branch provides a more seamless, efficient and interactive service experience for customers.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This latest development is part of Hang Seng’s ongoing initiatives to meet changing customer expectations in an exciting new era of service possibilities for financial service providers. The new branch concept combines the convenience of digitalisation with the benefits of in-person expertise and personalised advice from Hang Seng’s team of service and wealth management professionals.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in Nov 2018 and finished in Aug 2019 in Hong Kong.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: To minimize their in-branch waiting time and enjoy greater convenience, all new and existing banking customers can obtain an e-ticket for counter services at the new branch via the personal banking mobile app before they arrive. The app will show their ticket number as well as the ticket currently being served.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Total area: 152 meter square.
TAGS: Bank, bank design, e-banking, Branch design, retail design, New Generation banking
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Customers looking for assistance with using digital banking services can consult one of the Bank’s Digital Advocates.
CHALLENGE: The new service concept will benefit all customers, but has particular appeal to younger and digitally savvy individuals. The model branch will be implemented at Hang Seng’s other branches in the coming two years, after which digital service elements will be gradually rolled out to other service outlets.
ADDED DATE: 2020-07-03 09:13:37
TEAM MEMBERS (4) : Marco Choi, Yan Yik Lun, Natalie Chan and Fung Yeung
IMAGE CREDITS: Photographer: IMO design, Bobby Wu
Illustrator: Brainrental-lab
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to IMO design limited, 2019.
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