Timberline Collectors
Zurich, Switzerland · Store design proposal
Timber fixtures and green accents create a warm perimeter around central glass islands.
- Planned floor area
- 210 m²
- Proposed wall bays
- 12
- Indicative program
- 9 weeks
The Brief at a Glance.
This proposal explores a 210 m² card retail format for the Zurich market. Timber fixtures and green accents create a warm perimeter around central glass islands. The brief prioritizes a coherent merchandise hierarchy, practical customer circulation and a fixture kit that can be maintained as the assortment changes.
- Project identity
- Timberline Collectors
- Industry
- Trading cards, collectibles and hobby retail
- Target market
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Timeline
- 9-week planning model; shipping and approvals confirmed separately
- Scope
- Store planning, modular display systems, drawings, specification review and installation handoff
- Design partner
- FOCUS Store Fixtures
Resolve Friction Before Adding Fixtures.
The proposed 210 m² floor area sets the planning boundary. Three operating risks shape the layout and cabinet decisions.
Keeping the main customer route clear around display islands
Map the customer action and staff response before fixing display positions.
Coordinating holder visibility with staff retrieval
Test visibility, handling and replenishment with actual merchandise.
Adapting display capacity without uncontrolled cabinet variants
Standardize inserts and record a repeatable changeover sequence.
CUSTOMER ROUTE
Entrance → Discover → Compare → Checkout
STAFF ROUTEReserve stock → Replenish → Retrieve → Handover
Operating-flow schematic · planning referenceUnified. Modular. Efficient.
One visual language
Coordinate frames, finishes, lighting and category labels. Keep card faces and grading labels more prominent than decorative detail.
12 proposed wall bays
Use repeatable bays with replaceable inserts for slabs, singles, sealed boxes and accessories. Confirm holder fit before defining capacity.
Design for daily handling
Separate browsing from replenishment. Keep reserve stock close to its selling position and rehearse retrieval and handover.
One Approval Chain, from Brief to Handoff.
The proposed program connects each step to an approval record. Actual timing follows scope, materials and destination logistics.
Brief & concept
Weeks 1–2Co-create the brief around site conditions, merchandise, operating risks and priorities.
Design & approval
Weeks 3–4Develop layout, elevations, holder-fit details and finish samples; approve a controlled revision.
Production & review
Weeks 5–7Fabricate against released drawings; check assembly, finish, access and agreed functions.
Delivery planning & handoff
Weeks 8–9Prepare coded packages, packing records and assembly information; confirm receiving and installation responsibilities.
Company process photography illustrates the workflow. Project-specific production, inspection and delivery records are agreed separately.
Define What the Project Receives.
Fixture System
Itemized wall bays, showcases, islands and counters, including agreed finishes and accessories.
Drawings & Specs
Approved plans, elevations, dimensions, holder-fit details, hardware selections and revision history.
Rollout Playbook
Module codes, substitution rules, packing labels, assembly sequence and site-specific quantities.
After-sales Support
Agreed care instructions, replacement-part identification and an issue-resolution contact route.
Set the Targets. Verify Them in Use.
The following design objectives for Timberline Collectors each have a defined validation method.
One approved fixture language
Compare the pilot bay, finish samples, labels and lighting against the visual standard.
Target for one release display
Time a staff trial with prepared stock and a defined module. Record staff count, scope and excluded activities.
Control the number of variants
Compare itemized quotations with identical scope. Track standard versus bespoke components; savings require a verified baseline.
Keep the Buyer’s Priorities Visible.
Prioritize a clear merchandise hierarchy, straightforward replenishment and a finish language that the store team can maintain.
Design brief priority · Timberline Collectors
Translate the operating brief into drawing details, sample checks and written acceptance requirements. Review the options with the team before releasing the fixture schedule.
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Connect Design Intent with Delivery Detail.
End-to-End
Keep the brief, drawings, samples, inspections and handoff connected in one project record.
Manufacturing Coordination
Review wood, metal, finishing and assembly operations against the fixture schedule and current capacity.
Retail Know-how
Specify around merchandise visibility, customer reach, staff retrieval and changing assortments.
Global Delivery Planning
Confirm destination requirements, packing, receiving access and installation responsibilities.
Before the First Review.
Can this direction fit our site?
Provide a measured plan, merchandise schedule and destination requirements. The fixture mix and layout are adapted to the actual site and approval scope.
How are the targets verified?
Area, module counts and timing are planning inputs. Changeover and cost-efficiency targets require a sample, a defined operating test and comparable quotations.
What is needed for a quotation?
Reference Timberline Collectors, your target market and the image views you prefer. Quantities, drawings and commercial scope can then be developed together.
Explore the Product Details.
Secure Display · FOCUS-TCG-001
Graded Card Display Cabinets
Present encapsulated cards in orderly, illuminated rows with lockable access and a clear view of the card and grading label.
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Wall Systems · FOCUS-TCG-004
Card Shop Wall Display Systems
Build a coordinated perimeter with rows for slabs and singles, category signage and storage beneath the selling area.
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Floor Fixtures · FOCUS-TCG-005
Card Shop Island Display Fixtures
Create a central browsing destination with visible merchandise on multiple sides and a fixture height that preserves staff sightlines.
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