Store Design: Material Perceptions

I was researching another project when I ran across these book stores. I was looking for examples of how different finish materials can change the perception of quality in a space, and as these views are void of brand signs, they allow for a fairly objective...

Store Design: When location is not enough?

Slow Sales: Recently I have had the experience of interacting with several long time business owners with shops in high traffic, high profile, historic locations.  These are highly desirable locations with  low vacancy rates and instances of failure.  Not only is...

Storefront Design: setting up a shopping experience

It is such fun to watch excellence in action, no matter where it happens to be found.  Even better if it happens to show up in ones particular area of interest.  By changing it often, Dash’s treats this storefront design like a blog, allowing it to attract the...

Increase Sales with Lighting

I am posting this diagram as a way of continuing the previous discussion on retail lighting.  Many retailers don’t consider the possibility of internally illuminated store millwork and fixtures, thinking only in terms of cost and perhaps confused about how and...