Floor Plan - Art of Display
FLOOR PLANS
What is a floor plan? - It is a flat representation of only two measurements – the length and width (or depth) of an area or object as seen overhead. It is as though one were viewing the area from far up in the air, and all that could be seen is a flat, graphic representation of height, with everything flattened out.
The display person, like an architect or engineer, is a professional and should not be given to whims or fancies that will not come to terms with reality. He or she must communicate with coworkers, consult with buyers and fashion coordinators, and get construction done through the carpenters and printers before ever stepping into the window or onto the ledge. It takes planning, plotting, and programming. It takes preparation.
Just as architects work with blueprints and mechanical drawings to correct errors before they become full-grown and costly mistakes, the display person should also work with scale drawings of the areas for which he or she is responsible. The display person can place figures, fixtures, props, etc., onto a scale floor plan and, thereby, see what will and will not work in the allotted space. It is also possible, using these preliminary drawings, to estimate the amount of background or flooring material required; the sizes of the platforms or risers; the partitions, dividers, or screens that will be used. It is also possible to preplan the lighting requirements.
By planning and preparing properly, the investment of time, money, and effort will more than pay for itself.
SCALE
When we speak of scale, we are referring to the relative proportion of one object to another. When we say something is “overscaled”, we mean it is too big, too overwhelming, and too dominant in relation to the objects around it. Relation is the keyword here. Scale, in a mechanical drawing or in the preparation of floor plans or models, refers to the proportion that is used by the designer of draftsperson to designate the
What is a floor plan? - It is a flat representation of only two measurements – the length and width (or depth) of an area or object as seen overhead. It is as though one were viewing the area from far up in the air, and all that could be seen is a flat, graphic representation of height, with everything flattened out.
The display person, like an architect or engineer, is a professional and should not be given to whims or fancies that will not come to terms with reality. He or she must communicate with coworkers, consult with buyers and fashion coordinators, and get construction done through the carpenters and printers before ever stepping into the window or onto the ledge. It takes planning, plotting, and programming. It takes preparation.
Just as architects work with blueprints and mechanical drawings to correct errors before they become full-grown and costly mistakes, the display person should also work with scale drawings of the areas for which he or she is responsible. The display person can place figures, fixtures, props, etc., onto a scale floor plan and, thereby, see what will and will not work in the allotted space. It is also possible, using these preliminary drawings, to estimate the amount of background or flooring material required; the sizes of the platforms or risers; the partitions, dividers, or screens that will be used. It is also possible to preplan the lighting requirements.
By planning and preparing properly, the investment of time, money, and effort will more than pay for itself.
SCALE
When we speak of scale, we are referring to the relative proportion of one object to another. When we say something is “overscaled”, we mean it is too big, too overwhelming, and too dominant in relation to the objects around it. Relation is the keyword here. Scale, in a mechanical drawing or in the preparation of floor plans or models, refers to the proportion that is used by the designer of draftsperson to designate the