Design for a Hat Store – Phase One

Working closely with The[Object]Shop, we are at the beginning stages of design for a hat store opening later this year. Our concept draws inspiration from old attics and steamer trunks with a little modern twist. Main element in the space is wall with missing wood planks exposing grid that serves as a product display.

Concept #1
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A wall partition divides the space between showroom and private areas such as storage and restrooms.
Three custom-made steamer trunks nest back to back in the center of the shop. Each trunk is outfitted with shelves, drawers, and a mirror to give shoppers the experience of rummaging through another person's closet.

Steamer trunks are on the raised floor, surrounded by seating adding to the playful idea of dress up

Concept # 2

In a second concept check-out desk is located in the center of the space and the wall structure of displays is broken by nooks where you can try on hats in front of the mirror