Exhibition and Retail Design

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ skills and understanding necessary to operate successfully within a commercial exhibition and retail design context.

Learning outcomes

LO1  Understand the specific requirements of exhibition and retail design

1.1 Evaluate the visual and tactile qualities of materials appropriate to design intentions

1.2 Establish the aesthetic and functional criteria which influence outcomes

1.3 Evaluate the creative potential of selected materials and processes

1.4 Investigate the management and logistics of exhibition and retail design

LO2 Be able to develop and communicate design ideas in response to identified needs

2.1 Carry out specific research to inform design development

2.2 Experiment with 2D and 3D techniques and processes to explore possible design solutions

2.3 Present working drawings, visuals, scale models and prototypes

LO3

Be able to manipulate materials and processes to meet specified design requirements

3.1 Create solutions to design briefs and specific spatial conditions exploiting the properties and characteristics of materials, techniques

3.2 Experiment with construction and finishing methods to produce innovative structures

LO4

Understand how to work in a professional context

4.1 Analyse the skills required to function as a professional designer

4.2 Present, promote and market design proposals

4.3 Comply with current relevant legislation