Final Design!!

We are very happy with the final model of Bon Bon Bangles. The ceiling has a colorful design that fits in with the circular motif. The packages resemble lollipops and would be very appealing to young girls. The logo has been updated and can be seen from all sides. The entire store is colorful and exciting, and gives a new "sweet" meaning to an ordinary old bangle!

Model No. 4

We decided to change our final model due to concerns about the practicality and security of our store. The main issue was that the cashier could not supervise the customers, since the bangle tubes were around the perimeter of the desk with small opening at the front. Another concern was that if we sold candy, it would compete with our actual product, the bangles. So we decided to not sell actual candy in the store and to update our design so theft would not be an issue. The bangles will now be around the two semi-circle walls of the store and the cashier will have full view of the store.

New Logo

Final design is coming along nicely. Updates soon...
But for now here is the new logo:

Sketch of Design

After receiving many positive comments from last weeks critique, our group decided to use the basic layout of Model No. 3 in our final design. We like the colors and playfulness of our design. We received some comments that it was not necessary to include actual candy in the booth because our products are bangles. However, the "candy shop" atmosphere is just part of the concept; Bon Bon Bangles is not a candy shop. We are relating the mixing & matching, flavors, and youthfulness of buying candy to the multi-colored bangle experience. Adding the corresponding candy flavor dispenser under the bangle tube is just a bonus, not the focal point. Bon Bon Bangles is bringing you the sweetest bangle experience ever!!

Making Space

Bon Bon Bangles:

Floor plan for Model No. 1

Our first floor plan seemed too static and closed. (above) There wasn't really a path for the customers to walk around so they could see all the bangles while the walk by the space.

Model No. 2

The second model was much more refined and dynamic. We kept the rectangular floor 10' x 10' floor plan, but used arches on two sides to make the space feel more open. The twisted wire represents the bangle tubes. The lollipop display would hold the packages for the bangles, which are wrapped to look like a lollipop. After talking with Prof. Lechinsky, we realized that the rectangular floor plan may not be the most successful design for our concept.

After considering our object, concept, space, and how we want visitors to move around the space, our group decided on a circular floor plan with a central circular display/cashier desk. The display/desk will have the bangle/candy dispensers all around, and will have an opening in the front for the salesperson. There will be no walls so the space feels open and attracts visitors. The ceiling (possibly a dome) will be held up by four columns that will resemble candy canes. Visitors will feel inclined to walk around the display, viewing all the bangle/candy flavors.

Model No. 3

Logo Design:

I have been working on logo/branding for Bon Bon Bangles. I've been experimenting with a few options. I'm trying to decide if using images of actual bangles in the logo is too literal, or if putting images of candy is misrepresenting the bangle store as only a candy shop.

Booth Project

"Bon Bon Bangles"

For the booth project, our group chose Brennan's multi-colored bangles. We decided to market them towards young girls/tweens. Our concept is a candyshop style booth that will appeal to these girls. Each bangle will be named after a candy flavor, and they will be stacked in vertical dispenser like the picture below, and candy will be available under each bangle dispenser. The tentative name for our booth is Bon Bon Bangles.

 We started by making a 10' x 10' models with a 12' ceiling. We like the idea of having windows all around to display the bangles on the wall, but decided to leave the windows off this first model. We made a cashier/storage desk out of chipboard for the far wall of the booth. We painted straws to represent the bangles, because with this scale the bangles would be too small to physically represent. 

Blog Review

This week I am reviewing Leah Robinson's blog again. Her object is the GW Hatchet. So far, she has only posted her study models. The most recent post shows her model, which is a coiled wire in the shape of tree branch, with newspaper stuffed inside. The wire is a nice touch, and the newspaper bits are readable from close up. I wonder how this design would look from far away. I think this model is much more creative and interesting than the "hatchet" idea. I look forward to seeing how she incorporates the actual newspapers into her display.

http://leah-robinson.blogspot.com/