RESEARCH GUIDE: RETAIL DESIGN

Topics On This Page:

Case Studies
Inspiration
Store Design
Products
Boards & Presentations

CASE STUDIES

In the Library

Architectural Record

Each May issue includes case studies of retail projects, including photographs, plans and elevations

Contract Magazine

Each September issue includes case studies of retail projects, including photographs, plans and elevations

Online

AIA Top Ten | The American Institute of Architects

Case studies, including photographs and plans, highlight award-winning sustainable projects in all sectors

Building Types Study : Retail | Architectural Record

Case studies, including photographs and plans, feature flagship stores, museum shops, and other retail spaces

INSPIRATION

In the Library

Design for Shopping : New Retail Interiors

by Sara Manuelli

Surveys international retail interiors, from the playful to the luxurious to the high-tech

Eat, Work, Shop : New Japanese Design

by Marcia Iwatate

Presents 34 Japanese interiors that demonstrate innovation, internationalism, and the integration of technology

New Retail

by Raul A . Barreneche

Features department stores, supermarkets, and specialty shops selling clothing and accessories, luxury goods, food, eyewear, and furniture. Includes some plans

Retail : Architecture + Shopping

by Ian Luna

Explores the design of stores around the world selling everything from clothes to cars

Stylish Stores : Visual Gusto for Shoppers

by the Editors of Artpower

Showcases stores for fashion, food and drink, jewelry, electronics, books, eyewear, health and beauty, and more. Includes some plans

Taschen’s Paris : Hotels, Restaurants & Shops

by Angelika Taschen

Presents an assortment of the best hotels, restaurants and shops in Paris. The Library also has volumes on London and New York

vmsd : Visual Merchandising and Store Design

Highlights design projects for department stores, supermarkets, and a wide variety of specialty shops

Online

Retail | ArchDaily

Highlights new shops, stores, malls and showrooms around the world, with photographs, floor plans, sections, and site plans

Retail | Contract Magazine

Articles highlight stores, shops and showrooms, covering sustainability, space planning, interior design, wayfinding, codes, building systems, and products

Retail Design | DISD Library on Pinterest

Brings together retail design projects from some of the best online sources

Retail Interiors | Interiors & Sources

Features specialty shops, department stores, shopping centers, and more

Retail Projects | Architectural Lighting

Features outstanding lighting design in retail spaces

Retail Projects | Interior Design Magazine

Explores all types of retail projects from around the world

vmsd : Visual Merchandising and Store Design

Highlights design projects for department stores, supermarkets, and a wide variety of specialty shops

STORE DESIGN

In the Library

Brand Identity Essentials : 100 Principles for Designing Logos and Building Brands

by Kevin Budelmann, Yang Kim, and Curt Wozniak

Covers everything from basic design principles to the relationship between brand identities and graphic design elements

Contemporary Visual Merchandising and Environmental Design

by Jay Diamond and Ellen Diamond

Examines every aspect of retail design, including concepts, color, lighting, signage, graphics, displays, materials, fixtures, sustainability, and multicultural considerations

Designing to Sell : A Complete Guide to Retail Store Planning and Design

by Vilma Barr and Charles E. Broudy

Discusses all aspects of store design, including program, layout, color, lighting, signage, graphics, displays, materials, building systems, and construction

Environmental Psychology for Design

by Dak Kopec

Explores the interaction between environments and human behavior, highlighting how differences in age, gender and cultural background influence that interaction

LD+A : Lighting Design and Application

Each November issue focuses retail lighting projects and products

Sustainable Commercial Interiors

by Penny Bonda and Katie Sosnowchik

Considers all areas of sustainable design for commercial interiors, including water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, ratings and certifications, and making the business case for going green

Sustainable Design for Interior Environments

by Susan M. Winchip

Covers building components, finishes and furnishings, indoor environmental quality, and lighting for commercial and residential interiors

Time-Saver Standards

The Time-Saver Standards series provides design, architecture and construction standards for all types of projects, including standard layouts and plans

Online

Buildings & Sites | United States Access Board

Covers codes, standards and guidelines for all types of public and commercial spaces, including government facilities

Guests and Shoppers | InformeDesign

Research summaries provide information on the attitudes and behavior of guests and shoppers, covering everything from cues that influence customer purchases to the psychological impact of ceiling height

Retail and Store Planning | InformeDesign

Research summaries provide information on designing retail spaces, covering everything from the influence of culture on lighting to the effects of merchandise display on consumer behavior

Retail Design | Contract Magazine

Articles highlight all types of retail facilities and cover sustainability, space planning, interior design, wayfinding, codes, and building systems

PRODUCTS

In the Library

Interior Design Magazine

New products are featured throughout each issue, and Spring and Fall Market Tabloids focus exclusively on interior design products and materials

Interiors & Sources

Each August issue focuses on furniture, fixtures and materials for retail and service projects

Snap : Sweets News and Products

Each November/December issue focuses on furniture, fixtures and materials for retail projects

vmsd : Visual Merchandising and Store Design

Reviews new products for retail environments and features design projects for a wide variety of retail spaces

Online

ASID Interior Design Product Finder

Features products for commercial and residential projects, with the option to search vendors by location

Evaluating and Selecting Green Products | Whole Building Design Guide

Describes the process of and tools for selecting green building materials and products, with information about relevant codes and standards as well as links to sites with further information

Products | Interior Design Magazine

Features products for commercial and residential projects

Products | vmsd

Reviews new products for retail environments

Products & Materials | DISD Library on Pinterest

Brings together products and materials for commercial and residential projects from some of the best online sources

Steelyard

Online marketplace of products, services, inspiration, and trends for designers, architects, purchasers, manufacturers, and others in the design profession

BOARDS & PRESENTATIONS

DISD Presentation Board Requirements

The front of each board must be labeled with the name of the student(s) and with the year and semester completed

Each board should measure 16 x 20 inches, 20 x 30 inches, or 24 x 36 inches

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