Friday, April 25, 2014

Creative and Inspirational Window Displays

Don’t we all know how visual inspiration impacts our decision to walk into a store or not? Well then store owners must realize that the quality and style of ‘wrapping’ does matter! And learn to appreciate the science of window dressing.

Why should people walk into a store? Well! To state very simply your window display reflects what your brand is and offers. Creative and inspirational concepts are bound to pique interests. However good a product or service you offer is, unless advertised innovatively does not get the kind of attention it should. What else can one expect with the kind of stiff competition out there?

So, buckle up, design a marketing strategy to be ahead of your competitors. Bespoke displays, in store graphics and environmental graphics are gradually becoming a great way of marketing a product/service.

environmental graphics

Employ daily use charm

This is one of the most common window display ideas used not only in Australia but also other parts of the world as well. Such concepts are inspired from the daily life of a common man.  People have a tendency to connect more with such displays.

Add a surprising/contrasting element

People also notice things that surprise them. Try to include elements that are likely to surprise a person while conceptualising a display idea. Using items of contrasting nature also helps in drawing people’s attention. For example, if you sell apparel, you can use a mannequin dressed in fashionable apparelin a completely rustic setting.

Tease the mind

Using items that have the potential to tease inquisitive minds also make for great bespoke displays. But you should keep the design clean and unambiguous.


Certain colors, shapes, and objects have an everlasting impact on the consumers mind. For example most people will associate pink with babies, curves with something organic or natural, angled displays or stiff squares tend to display dynamism and constant change. Certain stores use headless mannequins. That is to help consumers imagine how they’ll look in a displayed outfit.

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