'Half of Retail' Shelves Have Formal and Functional Versatility
Amelia Roblin — March 1, 2011 — Art & Design
References: cinqcinqdesigners & notcot.org
It's only fitting that these 'Half of Retail' shelves should have been designed as Urban Outfitters fixtures. Conceived by 5.5 Designers, these multifaceted storage systems are essentially composed of painted blue poles with notches for miscellaneous ledges.
Inviting everything from scraps of wood and tree branches, to bowls and platters, the 'Half of Retail' shelves encourage eclectic clothing display. Rods can be added for garment hangers, and the assorted adaptable shelf system serves to create memorable elements for consumers within the store.
Inviting everything from scraps of wood and tree branches, to bowls and platters, the 'Half of Retail' shelves encourage eclectic clothing display. Rods can be added for garment hangers, and the assorted adaptable shelf system serves to create memorable elements for consumers within the store.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Shelving - Opportunity for the creation of customizable and adaptable shelving systems to cater to diverse retail needs.
2. Mixed-material Shelving - Potential for the use of unconventional materials like tree branches and scrap wood in retail shelving designs.
3. Eclectic Retail Displays - Rise of unconventional and unique methods for clothing display in retail stores.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishings - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the home furnishings industry by incorporating versatile shelving systems.
2. Fashion Retail - Opportunities for fashion retailers to create memorable and unique retail displays using mixed-material shelving systems.
3. Interior Design - Innovative shelving designs can be implemented by interior designers to create eclectic displays in commercial spaces.
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