Design on a Dime Part two

Here are a couple more shots of the Design on a Dime event. The printing of that pool water looks so real it makes me want to take a plunge!

For more info - see
http://www.housingworks.org/events/design-on-a-dime/

Also for more photos - check out Apartment Therapy's coverage

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/inspiration/housing-works-design-on-a-dime-benefit-084096?image_id=122881

Design on a Dime

The 5th Annual Housing Works "Design on a Dime" event began last night. This is a great fundraiser for a terrific organization committed to ending the twin crisis of AIDS and homlessness. This event asks designers to create rooms on a small budget (as the name implies)and then everything in the vignettes is for sale. Here is a sneak preview of some of the room vignettes set up (more to come later) - I noticed similar themes from the interior design community as are being seen at a VM level within retail.

Lots of repurposing - seen here a door as a bedboard; frames and focus walls are still very strong; creating drama with use of curtains; books, books books; the use of a single item repeated - in this case flowers on the mantel; natural elements - tree stumps, sand, foliage, flowers, etc. Also - the red bedroom is Ty Pennington for Sears. Overall lots to see and great inspiration!

Have you seen any cross discipline themes recently? Where?

Good Props = Good Math

I know, we have said it before, but it's true - props help you tell a story! Get the message of your merchandise or brand across better by adding props to your windows. They enhance the windows and give pedestrians reason to pause. If a pedestrian stops in front of your windows, they are one step closer to walking into your store. The more shoppers in your store, the better chance for sales and ....you see where this is going.

Good windows + pedestrian interest - leads to more customers = better sales. That's math we can ALL relate to!