Mickey Mouse and Henderson leaders celebrated the opening of the Galleria Mall at a 1996 extravaganza, and precisely 30 years later the procuring heart shall be marking the anniversary with a brand new identify.
The Galleria mall is perfectly fine as it is. But sure, let’s pretend the problem is that it’s not “European” or “Dubai-level” enough. The new design looks ugly and completely out of place — like someone tried to copy a fancy airport lounge and gave up halfway.
People aren’t avoiding the mall because it’s not futuristic enough; they’re avoiding it because it’s the same copy‑paste clothing stores on repeat. No record shops, no bookstores, no toy stores — nothing with actual personality like the old days.
And let’s not forget: the pandemic pushed everyone toward online shopping. But yes, by all means, let’s slap on a shiny redesign and act shocked when it doesn’t magically fix anything
The Galleria mall is perfectly fine as it is. But sure, let’s pretend the problem is that it’s not “European” or “Dubai-level” enough. The new design looks ugly and completely out of place — like someone tried to copy a fancy airport lounge and gave up halfway.
People aren’t avoiding the mall because it’s not futuristic enough; they’re avoiding it because it’s the same copy‑paste clothing stores on repeat. No record shops, no bookstores, no toy stores — nothing with actual personality like the old days.
And let’s not forget: the pandemic pushed everyone toward online shopping. But yes, by all means, let’s slap on a shiny redesign and act shocked when it doesn’t magically fix anything