Theory of Intensity

http://retaildesignblog.net/tag/shoe/

This display is 145 brightly coloured legs. It is very intense starting from the colours, then to the legs coming out from the wall, and lastly using a plain white background makes the intense colours pop even more. They also use the line method to move the viewers eyes, however it is in a more bold way of doing it.

http://11milestocool.wordpress.com/tag/japanese/

This display case shows intensity through its colours, having red be a very bold intense colour. The shapes/ weird tentacles also make this display very intense. Lastly the girl in the middle has a very striking face. All of these things combined make this display very crazy and intense.  

Kacey d

Monochromatic - earth tones

I found this image from google, the link was a direction back to another photo sharing website. the earth tone of greyish green is highlighted in this display. it gives a cold feeling off and reminds me of clay.













I found this display, again, on google images and was redirected again to a image sharing site. the colors that are demonstrated are different tints of a greenish brown. The overall feeling I get from this display is very calming. it also gives an appearance of being in a garden.










Madison Hampshire

Green - Positive "theme"

This display picture can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/26154094@N03/6888371149/

In this display the green theme is positive as its bright colours and the neon flower with the sun dresses reminds me of springtime. Also this display has the group of three technique as well as the monochromatic colour scheme.

This display picture can be found at http://blogs.creativepool.co.uk/blog/is-it-time-to-call-the-window-cleaner-why-selfridges-is-king-of-the-window-display/

This display has a positive green theme as well with the nature vibe and the historical famous people. This display also has the group of three technique.

Carly S

Analogous- Combination

These two window displays demonstrate an analogous colour scheme in a very effective way, both use very bright and cheerful colours that really causes you to look twice and creates a warming and happy feeling. -Donna

http://rinkoblog.wordpress.com/category/window-displays/
http://retailbydesign.ca/tag/institutional-window-displays/

ACHROMATIC

I like this colourless Achromatic look for a display. It stands out by the chairs being stacked, makes ya stop and wonder how that is possible. It's arranged in  a triangle shape and is very effective for a noticeable display. This display can be found here:

http://retaildesignblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Black-and-white-is-best-at-Cos-and-Topshop.jpg

This is looking a bit empty but it's all spaced nicely that it works well. Very much gives that soothening feeling of live music. This picture can be found here: http://chasingyellowcabs.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/moschino.jpg

-Eva

Theory of Intensity

This display shows a strong green color, which gives the viewer a clean, earthy & natural  feel  when looking at it. A Design principle present is balance.   

http://the-creativity-window.com/2012/06/5-surefire-visual-merchandising-ideas/

This store display shows a significant amount of intensity. It portrays this intensity through the powerful red color it posseses.  The red color gives the viewer a feeling of warmth, comfort & intensity. A design element thats slightly present in the display is line (Leaves on the flower, the chain links & and the back walls corner lines).
http://the-creativity-window.com/2012/07/autumn-fall-window-display-ideas/By: Tumelo Chiwele

Blue- Serious "theme"

http://madonnalicious.typepad.com/madonnalicious/2010/08/dolce-gabbana-window-display-in-las-vegas.html

When designing a window display, visual merchandisers take colour into consideration. Colour can help set a desired mood, determine the reaction from customers, and support the occurring theme. 

The theme portrayed in the images I have posted is 'serious' with the main colour blue. I found the image above a serious theme because of the chosen background; a photo of a past time, of life, of reality. The colour blue on Madonnas shirt helps support setting the mood of sincerity, softness and seriousness. When I first look at the image I get a feeling of nostalgia. I also chose the image below as a serious theme because of the instant feeling of eeriness and mystery. The colour blue can also give off a meaning of power along with seriousness, which is portrayed in this image. 

http://trendland.com/alice-in-wonderland-window-display/

J.Callihoo

Achromatic With One Colour

Image 1

This is a pretty interesting display. All the letters casting shadows on the backdrop. The third mannequin in the red dress is the focal point, having her in red brings so much more visual interest to the display.

This image can be found here,
 http://www.anothernormal.com/bergdorf-goodman-windows-jan-14-2009/

Ahhh Chanel, they even make their displays look like they are high end. Love the icy blue! It gives the winter chill effect to the white clothing and the ice. It also make the black scarves and mittens look even more cozy to wear!

This image can be found here,
http://izandrew.blogspot.ca/2010/10/window-display-at-chanel.html

Brianna R.

Acromoatic with One Colour

http://www.theimport.co.uk/2010/07/selfridges-windows-by-kyle-bean/
I love how this shows a connection between literature and fairy tales. I love poetry as well as fantasy.
Possibly weighing the balance between reality and make believe.Simple elegant.

http://www.anothernormal.com/bergdorf-goodman-window-displays-august-14-2008/
To me this display speaks about classical ,functional every day style. Then with the lighting show cases the steps and deconstruction of a design process. This lighting brings out a serious undertone.

Shaylee Feist

Split-Complimentry Combination

This display shows a split-complimentry combination using blue, yellow-orange and red-orange which makes it a perfect example.

http://thewindowdisplayblog.com/category/autumnwinter/

This display shows the use of the split complementary combination colours light blue, pink, and a light orange.

http://thewindowdisplayblog.com/category/autumnwinter/ 

B.S

Red Positive Theme

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelblogs/145/140658/New+York+at+Christmas%3A+10+Festive+Things+to+Do+in+New+York+City?destId=362079
The red here used in the bow around the building portrays the whole building as a gift and the repetition of the red curtains can almost be a patten on wrapping paper, this theme invokes excitement and curiosity as you wonder what is inside.

http://blog.liganova.com/tag/window-displays/
The red here represents excitement to get your attention and the red conveys that this is important and grabs a persons attention so they will understand what is being shown. Line is also well used here. This display make me feel adventurous, like I should be exploring what is in my attic. - Tayler

Balance

This picture can be found at: http://lisastwist.wordpress.com/2011/12/17/ip-research-shop-interiors-and-window-displays/

Line

This picture is very cool. The broken glass is a bunch of lines that take your eye to the middle which is a hole that you can see the store in. It makes you feel that they are welcoming you into the store with this feeling.
This picture can be found at: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-art-of-window-displays-15
B.S

Groups of 3

you may find this picture at http://indigomag.wordpress.com/2007/09/

COMPLIMENTARY SATURATED

Purple and Yellow complimentary colours really pop in this window display by Marc Jacobs, the scale is very large  and is off set to one side but does not over power the window. The display has a whimsical, fun, and charming feel that makes me want to go on an adventure!

Image can be found at: http://maiden-voyage-travel.com/guide-to-vegas-on-a-budget/

Red and Green Complimentary colours used in this Hermes window display are vibrant and eye catching; the balance of the window is archived in the use of the flower frame focal point to draw your eye around, from the lager chair to the smaller objects below. The luxurious articles of clothing give you a rich feeling while the painting makes you feel as though you have escaped to a far way land.

Image can be found at: http://huggymonster.com/2011/02/18/hermes-window-displays-on-rue-du-faubourg-saint-honore-in-paris/

SS

LINE

The composition of the scrolling line carried throughout this Dior window display draws the eye to each handbag, it is simple yet effective. Visual interest has been added in the interior of the scroll as well as the scale of the line and the handbags vs. the small letters and handbags hanging from above.

Image can be found at: http://favim.com/image/165165/

SS

Repetition

image source:
http://www.sneakerobsession.com/19404/window-display-at-colette-for-reebok-pump-20-campaign/
 I like this as an example of repetition because it's simple, not fussy and overcrowded, it draws the eye with no distractions and gets it's message out clearly. -Tayler

PYRAMIDAL COMPOSITION

I love this Pyramidal composition window display.

It consists of bright colours and is well arranged to feel 

comfortable and at ease when looking at it. 

It's pleasing to the eye and very inviting.

-Eva

http://www.bastionandlark.com/2012/05/christians-window-on-world.html

Balance.

http://retaildesignblog.net/category/visual-merchandising/page/13/

When designing a window layout there are certain guidelines and basic rules recommended to follow to ensure the end result is as aesthetically pleasing to the customer as it can be. One of the guidelines recommended, among many, is optical balance. 

Optical balance consists of two main compositions, informal and formal balance. Informal balance being asymmetrical and formal balance symmetrical. Both compositions can be positively effective if presented correctly. 

Balance can be defined as a state of equilibrium or equipoise, therefore formal balance is generally easier to comprehend considering the same objects are used to create a mirror image, however informal balance is still an even distribution of optical weight with various objects. 

The image above represents formal balance while the image below represents informal balance.

http://f-y-n-e.blogspot.ca/

J.Callihoo

Texture

Image 1.
  The branches in the foreground are jagged... I like how they are placed in the foreground to help add depth to the display. The ostrich eggs are hard and smooth, where the ostrich feathers look like they are made of something soft implying that they are feathers without actually being feathers.

This image can be found at this link,
 http://www.leaderpost.com/story_print.html?id=4024059&tab=PHOT&sponsor=

 

 

Image 2.

  This one is pretty cool! They used all books and paper to create a dress.  The folds and crimps in the paper show that that pat is supposed to be soft and poofy. The open books show smoothness in the bodice and skirt.

This image can be found at this link,

pinterest.com/juliakmac/floral-design/

Brianna R.

Focal Point

This display creates a very strong focal point on the shoes in the centre. The use of not only multiple arrows in a circular shape, but also the way they used the brightest color on the outer edge then brought it to a darker color that is the same color as the shoes, forces the eye right into the centre focal point.-Donna

Repetition

This image can be found at http://thewindowdisplayblog.com/tag/bentalls/

This window display shows repetition in more then one way. The first way they show repetition is by showing the same sentence over and over in the background which makes the viewer want to read it. Then by adding the numerous lights and pencils in the display it gives the viewer an idea of what the display is for. Kacey D

Split Complementary - tints

This window display uses a Split Complementary colour scheme.  A Split Complementary colour scheme means one colour and the two hues on either sides of the Complementary colour of the first.  In this case, pink and violet, are on either side of red-violet which is the complementary colour of the green hue also seen in the display.  This window has a warm, spring time sort of feel to it.

This display uses a Split Complementary colour scheme as well.  The tints of red-orange and yellow-orange are split complementary to the colour blue.  This display also feels quite warm and reminds me of sunsets on the beach.

Jen E

Here is a link to the first image
http://www.interweave.com/books/series/harmony-guide-window-display.asp

and a link to the second image
http://thewindowdisplayblog.com/category/autumnwinter/page/2/

Scale/Proportion

This window display plays with scale and proportions.  The oversized items such as the clock and the tea cup really grasp the attention of the viewer in this Alice in Wonderland inspired display.  Even though some of the props are so large it doesn't take away from the items of clothing.  I think this display works really well! - Jen E

Here is a link to the website were you can view this image
http://thevisualmerchandisingblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/just-inspiration-printemps-window-displays-at-trendland/

Analogous- Saturated Color Scheme

These two images are showing two different analogous-saturated color schemes.  An analogous color scheme involves colors that are next to one another on the color wheel and they are very pleasing to the eye.  The dress on the top is playing with "warm" colors of red, orange, and yellow and the bottom artwork is playing with "cool" colors of blue and purple tints and shades. In these two cases the colors are very vibrant and/or saturated. - Jena

Images can be found at:
http://08647256t.blogspot.ca/2008/09/color-scheme-analogous.html
http://agraphicworld2.wordpress.com/author/agraphicworld2/page/10/

Light Contrast

https://idowindows.wordpress.com/category/fashion-49/window-lessons/

 I find this display more like an experience, like being in a fantasy or fairy tale... maybe both.

The lighting wakes your imagination up and draws attention to all the possibilities inside this 

 one display.

Shaylee Feist

Pyramidal Composition

This image can be found at: http://the-creativity-window.com/2012/09/window-display-tools-materials/

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