Today, I'm sharing my latest project in my Studio 3 class, a retail design project we did for a high-end jewelry store, on par with something like Tiffany's. My inspiration and concept came from a book I read recently, Cleopatra's Daughter, as well as from the prominent role riches and jewels played in ancient Egyptian culture (and everything they represent). The first part of the project involved a lot of research, and what I found most compelling was the idea that retailers these days, in competing with online retailers, are looking to create an in-store experience that draws customers to the brick-and-mortar stores.
In the end, I feel my design addressed everything I wanted it to, although with every project there are things you see in hindsight that you would definitely do differently. Overall though it was a fun project, definitely up my ally seeing as it was a jewelry store! :) This project certainly put some thoughts in my head about the possibility of doing retail design after graduation.
A little look at some of the end results...
I am really enjoying seeing the development of my designs in line with my education, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this next project will go! It is an office design project, and we are still in early stages of it, but I'll be interested to see where it takes me.
--Caroline
Note: Please note that these drawings reflect my ideas, and are therefore my property. Please do not use without my permission. Thanks!
