Testimonials
“ I've worked with many creatives in the property sector who believe that by simply creating an architectural marvel or presenting a great shopfront you are providing a well designed and comfortable space for the customer which in turn will grow and generate sales and improve property returns.
Shane thinks differently, he decouples the layers of retail property and the stage that landlords offer retail partners to best perform their act. Using his skills in Interior Design and Human-Centred Design Shane always seeks to understand and learn from your customers rather than developing design strategies based on preconceived notions about what you think the they want. Shane always takes time to discover what it is they actually want.
Shane works across organisations to talk through issues and brainstorm, taking all stakeholders on the journey so as to bed down ideas and identify what is feasible and viable.
It is through Shane's techniques and skills one can gain a competitive advantage, ultimately improving productivity, customer experience and improved investment returns. "
— Craig Walters, former General Manager, Design & Delivery Vicinity Centres and currently Development Executive, BWP Trust.
8o Collins St_ working in collaboration with Studio Ongarato
Photographer : Peter Bennetts
“ The first word I think of when reviewing my working history with Shane Freer is integrity. I have worked with many people over my professional career, but Shane is a unique and incredibly gifted businessman and design talent.
Shane is results-oriented, bringing creative and innovative solutions to all aspects of problem-solving. Shane is proactive, diligent and very hardworking. The job at hand always got done with excellent results, on budget and on time.
I have worked with Shane over the years on two large retail developments. His focus on quality outcomes while partnering with all stakeholders, both internal and external is second to none.
Shane is a confident and natural leader. His business knowledge and time management skills are impressive. His ability to tackle complex problems and issues with a calm demeanour is a positive influence on all with whom he interacts.”
— Deborah Pool, former Westfield Regional Retail Design Manager VIC/ACT/NSW and currently Principal of Design + Delivery Consulting.
Castle Towers_ working in collaboration with Luchetti Krelle
Photographer : Greg Fonne
“… your commitment to excellence throughout my time at QIC – it was tremendously comforting to have had a core of people who have the same passion for achieving quality outcomes – it is not common.”
— Dean Walley, QIC Head of Design.
Canberra Centre_ working in collaboration with Pinto Tuncer
“ Shane is a highly talented design manager. He works well with all key stakeholders involved in the process to optimise the results, providing an exceptional end to end service. Shane has a track record of delivering high quality, innovative interior design outcomes and is responsive and adaptive to resolving design challenges throughout the journey. A pleasure to work with and an absolute privilege to have as a key part of the team in driving and delivering exceptional design outcomes.”
— Miranda Wilson, QIC Investment General Manager.
“ I have had the pleasure of knowing Shane for many years, in differing roles. I have watched his talent for designing interiors and special projects grow and thrive the larger and more complex the environments became. Shane has a knack and keenness for creating places that invite the curious to explore - a special gift.”