Dusk outside a new GM Store. 2015

Consumer Electronics Shop-In-Shop

Collaborators

Microsoft RDS Graphic Design Team, Brand Teams, Retail Teams, Manufacturers Worldwide

Client

Microsoft

Contributions

Fixture Design, Space Planning, Renders, Visual Merchandising, Environmental Signage

Date

2016 - Ongoing

The Brief

To deliver a flexible repeatable spaces that deliver key engagements.

Design systems for category anchor  programs within global electronics retail chains.

 Design Challenges

These spaces include key brand-specific moments of interaction for both software and hardware.

Design fixtures and merchandising programs that prioritize the customer experience.

Focused engagement through spatial design style guides, prioritizing universal accessibility standards.

 

Design Goals

Unify product offing to customers, the focus  attention with openness, accessibility, and simplicity.

Anchor key technology experiences and allow flexible spaces for future experiences.

How the style guide shows up.

Before:

After:

After: A clean unified brand experience. Includes updated environmental graphic design, merchandising and store fixturing for Consumer Devices. Includes Electronic tablets, computers, productivity software, gaming and computing accessories.

Category anchor shops.

Unify product offing to customers, the focus  attention with openness, accessibility, and simplicity.

Anchor key technology experiences and allow flexible spaces for future experiences.

PC category anchor shop designed for Best Buy Canada box retail stores.