Term Project Part B: Store Floor Layout Display

Term Project Part Bpart B Store Floor Layout Display Of Each Desig

Term Project: Part B Part B: Store floor Layout & Display of each designer dept.: There is to be a floor layout/plan display that includes the 3 designer departments, a written and visual description. A) The display in each dept. is to be clearly described and displayed. The visual section may be a sketch, photo or collage. Please refer to visual examples on Store and Department Layout Plans posted in Course Information and also coped below. B) It is to be accompanied by a written description on store layout and each designer department. o Length: 2+ pages: words. APA Format. Please refer to links below on APA. 1APA STYLE: Written submission must follow the APA-style. Here is a useful link to ensure you follow these guidelines: Sample of APA Style Paper: (To view sample below, you must first log into our Berkeley Library Online.) Sample APA Style Paper(1).pdf Excerpt from: Store Layout from Additional Info on Developing Term Project, P. 2, posted in Course Information with Term Project to help you. “Store Layout: You may use images and/or sketches. Sketches may be easily scanned, saved as .jpeg (picture) and pasted into a Word Document. They may be combined with images. It is all about visual merchandise. Research store layouts online for numerous examples. The Store Layout and Department for each designer is to be described in written format with all details. You will provide image(s) to substantiate, support the written content. Remember, all images used must have the source link cited. I've attached points to remember and a screenshot of some additional directions to aid below please note for part b you are not stocking the store with merchandise yet that is in part c they just reference it so that you keep in mind that however you design the store that's how you will display and stock clothes.

Paper For Above instruction

The store layout and display design for each of the three designer departments requires a comprehensive visual and written presentation that encapsulates the essence of each brand's aesthetic, merchandising approach, and spatial organization. This project emphasizes the importance of visual merchandising strategies and how spatial arrangement influences customer flow, product visibility, and overall shopping experience, even before stock is placed in the store.

To begin, creating a detailed floor plan that includes all three designer departments is essential. The layout should clearly delineate each department's space, illustrating pathways, focal points, and zones designated for different product categories or display styles. These plans can be hand-drawn sketches or digital renderings, provided they are clear and detailed enough to convey the spatial relationships and design intentions. All sketches should be scanned or saved as JPEG images and integrated into a Word document, along with supporting photographs or collages that visually represent the design concept.

Each associated visual must be accompanied by a written description that elaborates on the specific layout choices. For example, detailing how each designer’s department is shaped to enhance branding and aesthetic appeal, whether through the use of signage, lighting, or fixture placement. The descriptions should analyze how the department’s layout influences the flow of customers, encourages engagement, and highlights key products. This narrative should also discuss the merchandising strategy, such as focal points for new collections or flagship items, and how visual merchandising techniques are employed to attract customer attention and facilitate browsing.

In describing the store layout, it is important to consider overall store flow—how customers enter, navigate through, and exit the space—and how each department’s arrangement supports these movement patterns. For instance, creating inviting entrances into each section, utilizing open sightlines, and positioning high-impact displays strategically to draw customers deeper into the space.

Images, sketches, or collages supporting each department’s description should cite their sources, demonstrating research into current store layout trends. This research helps justify layout choices based on industry best practices and enhances the authenticity and professionalism of the presentation.

This project intentionally focuses on responsible planning without stocking merchandise in the current phase; however, your designed space should reflect how merchandise will be displayed and organized in subsequent phases. The goal is to visualize a functional, appealing, and strategic store environment that aligns with each designer’s brand identity and merchandising philosophy.

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