Aimed towards delegates wishing to learn or improve their visual display skills – with any product! Either on a one-to-one basis with you at your place of work, or at one of our workshops.

We offer a totally flexible approach to suit your needs from small independent retailers to large national chains, as well as garden centres, museums, schools and visitor centres. We fit in with your requirements so you gain maximum benefit from our time together.

Why don’t you form a group with your neighbouring retailers and we will come to you?

This is especially suitable for Town Centre Managers, Chambers & Local Authorities wishing to raise the profile and encourage trade within their areas.

You will be left full of inspiration and the confidence to create your own displays on a regular basis – you will never look back!

BASIC WORKSHOP CONTENT
Groundwork
Where do you start?
Where do you find inspiration and what do you do next?

Budget
Learn how to create effective displays within a small budget.
Displays needn’t be expensive. Think creatively!

Basic Display Rules & Composition
First impressions and the importance of how certain product layouts work.
Important use of space to support the product.

Fixtures
Why do we need them?
Purpose-built fixtures or DIY?

Props
Why use them - and when not to use them?
Where to get props – how to make them.
Where do you find inspiration?

Signage
Conveying a clear message.
Product information.
Supporting a theme or promotion.
Pricing points and ticketing.

Suspension
How to suspend signage, props and products.

Colour
Importance of colour for impact.
How to choose your colour scheme or theme.

Lighting
Importance of good lighting & positioning.
What type of lighting?

Merchandise Handling & Styling
Learn basic hints & tips in manipulating your merchandise.
Create a lifestyle to attract attention.

Tool Kit
The necessities!