Environmentally-Conscious

Here's an interesting thought offered by Paul Glover in a recent post for Fast Company's FC Expert Blog:

"...to a great degree, everyone's actions are determined by their environment."

While a store's over all design aesthetic is incredibly important, just as important is the store's layout, or floor plan. It may not seem like there's a lot of science involved in placing displays and counters, but did you know that a store's floor plan can help facilitate the sales process and improve employee efficiency?

So, when you're thinking about what you want your store to look like, also think in terms of what you want your customers and your employees to do in your space. With that decided, an experienced designer or architect can take that information and create a space that's not only attractive, but will also help you achieve your desired results.