Many of you have already either worked with me or taken my seminars and workshops. In this case you already know that I love triangles not only because they are a basic shape anyone can apply to any display, but also because they draw customers’ eyes to the items one wishes to sell. They bring movement to an otherwise static … Read More
Let’s Play: Can you Make this Window Display Better?
With more retailers incorporating video monitors to showcase their brand or merchandise selection, it is just natural that they be placed inside the store or in window displays. In fact, adding movement to an otherwise static display can attract attention. How would I address this particular window display? View my planograms for a couple of options.
Can you improve this window display?
What makes a window display effective? 1. It has to attract attention 2. Get customers into the shop 3. Sell the merchandise being promoted How does this window display fare? Well…. 1. A beautiful woman in a bikini sure does attract attention. 2. If one is in the market for a bikini, yes, one would go into the shop. But … Read More
This Will Take Less Than A Minute :)
Creating effective displays, though not rocket science, need familiarity of elements and principles of design. However, at times, this is not enough. It also helps to take into account customer sight lines. Regardless of how attractive and how much you have successfully implemented design principles, your display is rendered ineffective IF NO ONE SEES IT. No one walks with their … Read More
REPETITION Wins the Day!
Recently, I have worked more with popular price point retailers whose product size are small. Just think dollar stores and similar retailers. How can they create an effective display that elevates perceived product values while at the same time, create impact? Thus was the case with this retailer right by downtown Vancouver. In their original display, they do show a … Read More
Showing Products IN USE Achieves Highest Sell-Through
When displaying products, the most effective way I found is to show it “IN USE”. For example, the left photo shows dog clothes closets. However, very few if any, realize they are indeed- that. The moment the display is enhanced by showing the closets “IN USE”, an immediate connection is made. Passers-by would suddenly stop on their tracks and one can … Read More
It is best to sell one idea at a time
When creating displays that build emotional connections, I often recommend selling only one idea at a time. Case and point the top photo showing 3 types of pet dishes/cannister. While they all share the same classification of end use, there are three distinct colour themes. The most effective way to the shopper’s heart is take one idea and build a … Read More
Great Locational and Seasonal Story
I often see chain retailers use the very exact same window display from one store to the next, throughout their locations in North America. Hence, it was so refreshing to see this Anthropologie window display in Las Vegas. Not only do they convey the season (though it hardly snows in Vegas, thus making this window an attention grabbing one), they … Read More
Who says luxury shop windows are expensive to do?
What don’t I love about this window?! It shows the shop’s latest offerings and at the same time supporting product values. It conveys the holiday season successfully without alienating anyone and more importantly without offending anyone’s belief. Lighting is focused correctly, directing the viewer’s eye to the handbags which is this store’s core merchandise. (The light reflection is my camera’s fault.) … Read More