The Boot Kidz — Mannequins

Top reasons to use mannequins for visual merchandising

Karen Henry Article Mannequins retail Visual merchandising window displays

Window mannequins are used to create attractive storefronts and gain the attention of passers-by. Used in conjunction with store product lines and display discount signs, window mannequins improve sales and in-store foot traffic by being front-line customer acquisition tools. One of the key principles of store management is having a successful visual merchandising strategy. Window mannequins form part of the foundation of almost any store's arsenal of sales techniques. No matter what type of store you run, whether it's a coffee shop or a hair-dressing salon, window mannequins are an important part of new customer acquisition. Window Mannequin Styles  There are many styles of...

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Welcome to the Boot Kidz Blog. Design of 'The Boot Kidz' The Boot Kidz were designed by furniture designer Karen Henry in 2005. The original ideas for Lucy were sketched on paper. This included a red wavy design for the hair and a patterned outfitted blue dress. It was decided to make Lucy more iconic and focus on the form and rather than features. A small bend in the knee to emphasise that Lucy is a playful and fun character. The shapes and lines are important After the design was sketched, initial miniature prototypes of the designs were made with...

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