Retail Design:Inspiration for Beauty in AmorePacific

on martedì 11 novembre 2008

Retail design has become the new outlet for brand expression. By controlling everything from images, textures, sounds and in some cases smell, designers are taking the retail experience to a whole new level.

Korean cosmetics giant Amore Pacific approached Continuum in 2004 to design a series of changing retail environments for 'The AMORE Gallery,' their flagship store in the ritzy Apgujung-dong neighborhood of Seoul. The spacious, glass-fronted location provided a unique opportunity to bring the core elements of Amore Pacific's brand -- a contemporary, Asian-inspired balance of natural purity and cutting-edge science -- to an immersive environment where consumers can relax while trying out products or indulging in spa treatments.

To give the Gallery a fashion-forward relevancy that would be refreshing and inviting to passers-by, Continuum (the design studio) developed changing themes throughout the year based on the four seasons. For winter, spring, summer and fall, Continuum's designers recreated store-front graphics, display cases, wall graphics, lighting, banners and sculptured elements anew, infusing the colors and images at every level with Amore's unique naturally-inspired, contemporary look. Continuum also designed and developed the displays for a special exhibition and the Pink Ribbon 2005 campaign to benefit Breast Cancer.

Our eye-catching designs increased foot traffic and word-of-mouth, as the attractive Amore storefront became a landmark known for its modern and engaging displays.