Dutton Brown x Chip City: A shared design ethos of color, craft, and joy.
Dutton Brown: Made For You Lighting
When a brand builds its identity around joy, color, and creativity, it deserves lighting that does the same.
That’s why Chip City Cookies, the dessert brand known for its larger-than-life cookies and personality-filled spaces, chose Dutton Brown lighting to help bring its brand experience to life. Each store is bright, nostalgic, and inviting — the perfect place for our expressive and colorful lighting.
Our Cap Pendants, known for their playful take on a classic globe shape are featured throughout Chip City’s stores nationwide. They’ve become part of what makes each location feel fun, expressive, and unmistakably Chip City — all while highlighting the craftsmanship and color-forward design that defines our brand.
Just ask two of Chip City's design powerhouses– Anastasia Limogiannis, Chip City's Architectural Designer, and Idalea Cinquemani, their Creative Director.
“Dutton Brown’s lighting has this perfect blend of modern design and joyful energy that fits seamlessly into the world of Chip City. That balance of craft and personality makes their lighting feel like it was made for Chip City.”
- Anastasia Limogiannis
Lighting That Shapes the Chip City Experience
Lighting is what sets the tone of any space. From the glow of our pendants to the pops of color, every fixture helps tell the brand’s story — a balance of nostalgia and play that feels both familiar and fresh. Because we need more of these moments of joy in our day-to-day lives.
“[Lighting] is the first thing that sets the mood, and for Chip City it’s warm, bright, and full of energy. We want people to step in and instantly feel that mix of nostalgia and excitement, and lighting helps make that happen.”
- Anastasia Limogiannis
That’s exactly what our lighting is designed to do — create an atmosphere that doesn't just check the boxes of the brand's color palette or fills the need for illuminating a room but brings it to life. One of the core tenants of our brand is creating customizable lighting.
At the surface of this, we work with our clients to take one of our three finishes and 13 colors and find the perfect match for their project. With Chip City, their lighting selections go beyond just choosing finishes and colors. It extends to the feeling that spaces create. Lighting goes beyond just illuminating a room. It brightens up the moment customers experience in the stores.
“Nostalgia is at the heart of our brand... Joy drives everything we create... and authenticity keeps us real"
- Idalea Cinquemani
Lighting makes emotions greater, drives conversations, and harnesses the power to take everyday occurrences and make them memorable. And that’s true customizable lighting.
Designing Joy Through Color
Color has always been central to what we do. Whether it’s a retail rollout, hospitality environment, or commercial project, our lighting is designed to make a statement — inviting, expressive, and a little bit unexpected.
At Dutton Brown, we believe that good design makes people feel something. That same spirit of color and confidence runs through every Dutton Brown fixture. Color sparks emotion, defines character, and brings brands to life. It must shine (pun intended). Choosing the right color will make or break any interior design project. The right one needs to feel effortless. It takes not just one design mastermind, but a team. From the first sketch to shipping to our client’s doorsteps, each Dutton Brown lighting expert knows a thing or two about color. Whether it's understanding which one of our color selections shines best under cool or warm lighting to how many layers of powder coats are needed, color is in our DNA.
Each fixture is designed and handcrafted in our Minneapolis studio Our made-to-order lighting allows architects, designers, and brands to express themselves fully, creating spaces that are as memorable as they are functional. For Chip City, choosing the right color was a priority for them. From Riding Hood Red to custom colors, we both were synced on the idea that color isn’t just a part of their story; it’s the main character.
"We want every customer to feel like they’re stepping into... a world that’s fun, welcoming, and full of personality. Color plays a huge role in that."
- Anastasia Limogiannis
To us, we don’t just take into account our client’s core values and vision for their space’s consideration – we bring it to life. Lighting and design should make us remember back to better times when life was full of fun moments. It should champion joy, bringing a smile to everyone's faces. And (maybe most importantly) always be authentic. This is where Chip City and our brand agree. We create lighting that reflects real personality, not perfection through color.
The Cap Pendant: A Colorful Classic
With our long-standing relationship, our Cap Pendants have been a staple in Chip City locations– from New York to Texas. Our Cap Pendants have become a go-to for design-forward spaces that crave personality. With dozens of color and finish options, they’re built for customization — whether that means matching a brand’s palette or adding a subtle pop to architectural details. They add personality and depth without overpowering the space, offering the perfect balance between clean design and color confidence.
These fixtures are playful, durable, and designed to perform beautifully in high-traffic spaces — proof that commercial lighting can be fun and functional at once.
Lighting Design: It’s Personal
At Dutton Brown, we’ve built our name on color and craft — but what truly sets us apart is the way we approach design. We’re collaborators at heart, ready to help designers, architects, and brands bring their creative visions to life.
We don’t just make lighting; we create lighting that tells a story. Lighting that sparks conversation, supports the vision, pushes boundaries, and adds that “final sprinkle” of personality every space deserves.
The next time you want a delicious dessert, stop into Chip City Cookies. Order your favorite flavor and take a seat underneath our lighting. We promise you’ll feel the joy.
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