Display Art Book: Visual Merchandising & Window Display | Hoaki

If you are drawn to beautiful retail spaces, thoughtful product presentation and the art of visual storytelling, Display Art is an inspiring addition to your coffee table, studio or shop counter. This richly illustrated design book explores ground-breaking visual merchandising and window displays from some of the world’s most iconic brands and retail environments.

Featuring examples from fashion houses, department stores, museums, boutiques and bookshops, this title is a valuable resource for visual merchandisers, retail stylists, store owners, creatives and design lovers. It showcases how display design can shape customer experience, build brand identity and encourage meaningful interaction with products.

With a strong focus on structure, texture, lighting, custom lettering, illustration, paper craft and mixed-material installations, this book is both practical inspiration and a beautiful visual reference. It is ideal for anyone curating retail spaces, planning window concepts, refreshing a shop floor, or simply collecting design books with substance and style.

Written by Wang Shaoqiang, a respected design educator and editor, Display Art includes projects from an extensive list of renowned international brands and creative retail spaces, making it an excellent sourcebook for ongoing ideas and visual direction.

FAQ

What is this book about?
Display Art explores visual merchandising and window display design through real examples from global brands, boutiques, department stores, museums and bookshops.

Who is this book for?
It is ideal for visual merchandisers, retailers, stylists, designers, creatives, fashion professionals and anyone interested in retail presentation and brand storytelling.

Is this book mostly images or text?
It includes substantial visual inspiration and reference content, with 300 colour photographs plus written context and insights.

Is this a good gift for someone in retail or design?
Yes. It is an excellent gift for shop owners, visual merchandisers, interior stylists, fashion creatives and design students.

Can this book be used for shop display inspiration at home or in a small business?
Absolutely. It includes ideas ranging from major fashion houses to smaller retail spaces and boutiques, making it useful across many scales.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

A beautiful source of retail and window display inspiration

Features examples from globally recognised brands and creative spaces

Useful for store owners, stylists, merchandisers and design professionals

Combines design thinking with practical visual storytelling ideas

A strong coffee table and reference book for retail-focused creatives

Includes 300 colour photographs for rich visual inspiration

Title: Display Art: Visual Merchandising and Window Display
Author: Wang Shaoqiang
Category: Craft / Design / Visual Merchandising
Publisher: Prestel
Imprint: Hoaki Books
Publication Date: 1 July 2022
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9788417656775
Photography: 300 colour photographs
Product Type: Book