Window Docketing

8/3/2019 Window Docketing

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A theme is the topic of the windowpresentation.

It should include the color, the props andthe relevant merchandise that will makethe overall idea come to life.

For ExampleA swimwear theme mayinclude sand, palm trees, beachumbrella & shells.

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Schemes suits stores with many windows.

A scheme takes on the theme but may

be adapted so that each window isdifferent, yet tells the same message.

In retail chain stores window themes andschemes will be carried into the store

and used in the in-store displays as well(creating focal points & cluster) that iscalled as Docket in Indian Context.

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Print-work such as graphics or signagereflecting the window message is the

most effective and economical way ofcarrying the themes in-store.

It is always worth considering where toplace the in-store displays to gainmaximum exposure; Mannequins orProps can be used to create effect.

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More attention is given to flagship stores.

The challenge for the visual merchandiserfor a chain is to deliver the same messagethrough the smaller stores as well.

This can be done by using a commonthread, such as a color, a graphic or aprop.

All the windows are likely to be differentsizes, even within multiple chain stores, sooften more than one option of displayneeds to be designed and produced.

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The budget immediately springs to mind.

The need to design around specific items

of merchandise selected by the retailer. In certain cases (high-street

stores/Designers), the merchandise you

can use may have already beentargeted for the windows, possibly dueto its presence in a major advertisingcampaign.

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This will generally be the same for certainsale items that need to be cleared

quickly from the store.

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In that case, it is always best to start off with

a simple yet effective design that will win

the support of the retailer.

Understanding the products and the

perceived image of the store will always be

an advantage.

It is always expected by VM to present theproduct well showing or exhibiting the

prominent features within the window using

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First understand the theme and thenconsider what look and message youhope to project to the customer.

It is best to start by brainstorming ideasand ascertain what message you expectthe customer to perceive from the

presentation. Do not forget the style and shape of the

product.

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The prime source of inspiration for

window displays is always themerchandise itself.

VM look at each products end use,fabrication, style, and color as they

begin to develop display themes. The windows motif is only a supporting

device.

The store window is such a powerfulcommunication tool that it is crucial thatthemes speak directly to targetedcustomers and focus attention on themerchandise.

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Products end use, fabrication, style, andcolor.

Current directions in fashion designhemlength, fashion silhouettes, populardesigners.

Popular color palettes- seasonal traditions ,designer, or market driven color choices.

Recent, current, or upcoming eventsglobal, national, or local happenings thatinvolve or influence fashion.

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Influential cultural directions- fads,merchandising and lifestyle trends, newbooks, magazines, recent films , plays, art,architecture, entertainment.

Historical perspectivessignificantanniversaries of events.

Retail image decisionsunique or

signature architectural, decorative, orstylistic elements exclusively characteristicof the retailers image or the stores design


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FestivalsDiwali , Holi

Nostagia1950s, 1960s, 1970s.

New developments in props ordecorative items available from thedisplay industry- innovative items like

metal shopping bags and crystal clearup-scale ice cubes, unusual-lookingmannequins and alternatives.


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A theme board comprises of differentmoods, whereas a mood board

comprises of a single mood. Example : Theme is Biscuits & mood is

salted biscuits. Theme board will carrydifferent types of biscuits like salted,sweet, sugarfree, wheat etc, whereasmood board will carry only saltedbiscuits.


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It carries the visuals of Target marketsegmentation with a brief about client

lifestyle.


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Docket is a document which is preparedby Head Office & forwarded to thestores for implementing the themes or

promotions. It provides options for various types of

windows, Focal Points & Cluster.

It gives detailed information aboutwindow planning as to what, where &How it will be executed.

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It provides the information about thePrinting materials, Visuals, Props to be

used & Mannequin Placement inwindows.

Re-sizing takes place at store level.

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Include plan and elevation as discussed in class formore clarity .

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