Confessions of a Young Designer: My Dream Career

My two favorite things... shopping and interior design! So, combining those creates my dream career of Retail Design! I fell in love after completing a project for my lighting studio Junior year at Auburn University. We were asked to choose a high end brand that we researched and then designed for. I chose Henri Bendel that is known for their outgoing yet classic style stores and product. You may recognize the brand from being in the show "Sex and the City" and in the movie "Confessions of a Shoppaholic".

Cashier View

Facing Storefront

Using a given floor plan and their existing signature brown and white stripes I created what I thought would be a great retail space for their brand. I used a limited edition logo as inspiration to give the space a pop of magenta/purple throughout the store for added interest. I really enjoyed this project and have been interested in becoming a retail designer ever since. My love for shopping, fashion and interiors would make this the perfect career for me and allow me to enjoy going to work. You know what they say, "it won't feel like work if its something you love!". That's the goal :)

Here are some retail spaces that inspire me!