Blogging VM style

I am currently studying Visual Merchandising at Kangan. I want to be able to blog all my inspirations and work. This is a blog all things VM!

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REVOLUTION PROJECT

For the final Revolution Project presentation, our group discussed various ways to improve the store. We presented a whole new concept to them, which included a particular theme they should carry out through their store and little tips to help achieve the things they want to do. Below are some slides we presented!

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REVOLUTION PROJECT

http://docklandsspaces.org/projects/project/the-revolution-project/

https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionProject/info

Here are some more links to Revolution Project, where you can find more information!

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REVOLUTION PROJECT

For the past few weeks, in our innovation class we have been helping a small business called Revolution. Revolution is all about helping young refugees and people with not many opportunities to gain jobs in the community. Young people and refugees are able to come and work in the store. Revolution sell pre-loved clothes. The profit from that is put back into the community to help refugees.

It is our job to help improve their store. We are to come up with concepts that help them sell more clothes. Revolution sell kids clothes, women and mens clothes and accessories.

Shop 1, 439 Docklands Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3008

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Coco - Inside CHANEL

The story of a young orphan who reinvented herself and became Coco Chanel. In Chapter 5 of Inside CHANEL, discover Coco Chanel's humble beginnings, from her ...

Chanel is one of my favourite brands. The reason I love it so much is because Gabrielle Chanel was such an inspiration for women of her time. She taught women all around the world to embrace and love themselves. She began with nothing and worked hard for herself and for other women who had similar upbringings. “She wanted to work to live her liberty”- I think this is a really important quote, as it is imperative to do something that you love in your life to enjoy it. Chanel ended an era of fashion and launched a new one, she wasn’t scared of what people thought about her creations. She wore them with them pride and love, which in turn made other people want to wear them and be like her.

  There are series of short videos which document Gabrielle Chanel’s life called ‘Inside Chanel’. I think they are interesting and inspiring. The videos are very well done. They reflect what Chanel was really about.

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Innovation info-graphic

6 groups of high performance teams in an info-graphic.

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Do you want to know what happens when my little one take a nap? I begin my self discovery through crafting, DIY, home decor and geeking out.

I just came across this cute little DIY website! How fun!! 

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Tiny Habits

1. Don't use mobile phone after 10pm

2. Eat one piece of fruit everyday

3. Drink 1 glass of water before every meal.

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36 Things a Visual Merchandiser Should Know How to Do

 1. Make a resume.

2. Answer an interview.

3. Develop a career plan.

4. Make a portfolio.

5. Use social media professionally.

6. Create an accomplishment report.

7. Coach.

8. Plan and budget.

9. Organise and manage time.

10. Use Google effectively.

11. Stay safe at work.

12. Conduct research.

13. Use word processing program.

14. Use spreadsheet program.

15. Use presentation program.

16. Use graphic design software.

17. Use DSLR camera.

18. Take good photos.

19. Harmonized Colour.

20. Draw.

21. Set up window display.

22. Make display props.

23. Dress mannequins.

24. Set up lights.

25. Flower arrangement.

26. Cloth styling.

27. Table skirting.

28. Style balloons.

29. Display products.

30. Stick large stickers.

31. Use 3D design applications.

32. Master consumer behaviour.

33. Apply merchandising standards.

34. Conceptualize interactive display.

35. Know legal and safety requirement.

36. Lead and manage people.

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Leaders in Innovation: Apple Store

  “10 Things You Can Learn From the Apple Store” – Applied to Visual Merchandising

   Stop Selling Stuff – How do we enrich people’s lives?

  Enrich Lives- The three C’s, Customer, Colleagues and the                Company.

  Hire For Smiles – Visually create magical moments.

 Celebrate Diversity- Reflect the diversity of your customers.

 Unleash inner genius – Teach your customers and colleagues something they                                  never knew they could do before, and they’ll reward you with their loyalty.

Empower employees- “If you have a great experience, that’s all that matters”.

 Sell the benefit- Talk about and show your successes.

 Follow the steps of service

 Create multisensory experiences – Utilise all 5 of the customers senses.

Appeal to the buying brain- Keep the environment clean, open, and uncultured.

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4 Steps to Stronger Teams

1. It is important to identify and articulate the teams missions and goals.

2. Encourage transparency with the "3 questions" exercise.

3. memorise this equation: silence = disagreement

4. Challenge one of your players to help coach or develop a B player.

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The 6 Group Dynamics of High - Performing Teams.

1. Everyone on the team is to talk and listen. There is to be nobody who dominates.

2.Interactions are energetic. There are to be lots of face-to-face communication.

3. People should connect with one another directly. Not through others such as team leaders.

4. Side conversations should be carried on with the whole team.

5. People in the team, from time to time should go outside the group and research to bring in relevant information.

6. Individual contributions/talents are less important than successful communication patterns.

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SLEEP SUIT!

  What is the magical contraption and where can I get one from?

This is INNOVATION at its best. I think I need one ASAP.

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Three people I love and in some way or another have impacted my life. Reading the end of that last sentence sounds a little dramatic, for it is true. Every time I listen to one of their songs it reminds me of a memory or why I do something. 

These photos are cool too.

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Hehehe! I love star wars and dress ups. These are funny and I would love to this in person some time.

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Happily melting portraits is a personal project dedicated to pop icons of yesterday and today, in cinema, music, TV and whatever.All portraits are available as prints.

These prints are cool! I love the use of colours. I think the colours are ironic as they are bright and fun however the illustrations are disjointed faces.

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My absolute favorite, Bruce Springsteen!! He is amazing. He is my biggest inspiration and so influential.

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My absolute favorite, Bruce Springsteen!! He is amazing. He is my biggest inspiration and so influential.