Brian Dyches is an authority on global retail design, marketing, and customer experience elements such as social media and behavioral characteristics in various consumer environments. Most recently Brian has worked on projects for brands such as Kate Spade, Maracay Homes, Lucky Brand Jeans, BCBG, Prana, and Comerica Banks. He is a partner as well as the Director of Experience Design + Strategy at Openeye Global Design Lab, and previously served as the past international chairman and president of the Retail Design Institute (RDI).

Simon Andrews has been a principal with Graphic Solutions since 1976, serving as vice president and secretary of the corporation. His responsibilities include problem-solving, design connecting, and sign planning. He has directed numerous award-winning projects for both private and public agency clients.

Simon has played an active role in a number of professional and civic organizations, including: