The most important things that i learnt in visual merchandising would be prop placement and how much it can change the over all look of the display by just switching sides. I also learnt how important lighting is in a display and how different positions can make an object look completely different. The last major thing i learnt would be in creating our drawing how effective the use of light and shadow is. The biggest challenge i had to face would be the bookstore, it was our first display and we had troubles with our backdrop which was very difficult to fix. My biggest success would be the cave display, it was very simple and it was still eye catching and i thought it was done very well.
Kacey Duane

The three most important things that i learnt in my visual merchandising class would be:

• How to fill up a big display case with only a limited amount of props.
• How light placement can draw a person to a certain garment or display case, and make it stand out.
• I learnt what a backlight transparency was, which is something that would be used to light pictures in your store very effectively.

My biggest challenge in this class would have to be the bookstore display, because it was our first display and we had to incorporate everyones ideas into one.

My biggest success in this class would be the cave display because we had to fill it with very little and use our peers work without ruining it, which i feel we achieved.

Madelen J. Molina

What I Learned

The three most important things I learned was how to work with major deadlines, be creative with my resources, and how to draw in perspective. These give me the ability show clients my ideas, what will be used and what time frame it will get done.
My biggest challenge was learning to be creative while still realizing what I can do in the time frame I am given. It's easy to think big and elaborate but it takes skill to still do a good job with limited supplies, skill, and people. Sometimes this inspired the best ideas for me because it forced me to think.
I felt my biggest success was my ability to work with my group. We were a good team because we equally divided our work and we trusted each other enough to get our parts done and done on time.

 

Tayler

Creative Lighting

 http://www.behance.net/gallery/Window-Display/4443569

 

This image uses technology, giving us a sense that its the x-rays giving off our light source. As well as using whites to reflect and transparency to aid the lighting affect.
- Shaylee Feist

Creative Lighting

This is a bit different from the normal window displays.
It stood out to me, I think people react to this display when walking by the store window. I think the lighting is very creative to give it the whole outer space feel.
What is also working to make it successful is the grouping of the little munchkins around their ship.

This picture can be found here: http://vi.sualize.us/biosca_botey_lighting_store_2010_window_display_enviromental_picture_vHPm.html

- Eva

Creative Lighting

This image was so neat! It is like the light bulb inside out. How the bulbs are tilted towards each other gives it triangular composition which is pleasing to the eye. Natural light, especially flame, will add so much to the atmosphere of a space as well. Also this is a unique idea, and it would make someone stop and enjoy the idea.

Brianna R.

Creative Lighting

This display lets off a very intense, mysterious & serious feel, which makes the buyer feel a little uncomfortable. However, it still makes the buyer want to enter the store because it makes people curious & want to find out exactly what is in the store. The display portrays balance and has a strong focal point.

-Cristabel

This image may be found on the following website: http://www.diaryofavm.blogspot.ca/