The door in fashion and retail design
A retail door is both practical hardware and part of the storefront. Before a customer sees a rail of clothes or a display table, they may already have touched the handle and crossed the threshold.
The door in fashion and retail designThis doorset diagram supports the door in fashion and retail design by showing the door, frame and hardware as connected parts of one opening.
The first piece of the shop you physically use
That does not mean every shop needs an extravagant entrance. Often the strongest design is a door that fits the façade, operates effortlessly and supports the character of the brand without becoming a distraction.
What to look at
Start with the opening, the condition of the existing door and frame, the way the space is used, and the finish you want to achieve. These details usually narrow the practical options quickly.