2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Elevation

Entrant

Verizon

Category

Interior Design - Retails, Shops, Department Stores & Mall

Client's Name

Verizon

Country / Region

United States

About The Entry

Elevation Project Description:

Redefining the standard for modern retail, this project transforms our store design and visual merchandising into a future-ready ecosystem. The objective was to revolutionize the customer journey by integrating a flexible physical environment with a seamless 'One Digital Ecosystem.'

The redesign opens up sightlines and introduces a highly adaptable fixture system. We optimized floor planning by relocating mobile devices to floor fixtures and moving accessories to wall bays, creating distinct zones for better segmentation. A new, versatile Visual Merchandising System—featuring magnetic, stackable display tools—allows for dynamic height variations and curated cross-merchandising.

Digitally, the experience is anchored by a new "Arrival" zone that serves as a decompression moment for self-check-in, significantly reducing wait times. A central Digital Billboard consolidates messaging into a single focal point, while active storefront windows draw customers in. Our newly expanded consult zones now support both representative engagements and self-guided virtual assistance, creating a seamless bridge between physical products and digital innovation.

Key Design Pillars

Optimized Customer Journey

The layout prioritizes efficiency and comfort, starting with a new "Arrival" zone for immediate self-check-in that significantly reduces wait times. This flows into a new customer journey focusing on driving sales and expanding collaboration spaces for representatives and customers to solve problems side-by-side. By streamlining the path from entry to consultation, we maximize service revenue while ensuring an intuitive, high-touch experience.

One Digital Ecosystem

A unified digital thread engages customers from street to service areas. Digital window displays drive foot traffic, while a central Digital Billboard consolidates marketing messages into a single focal point. Interactive displays empower customers with self-guided exploration of plans and coverage, allowing for depersonalization and local community connection.

Visual Innovation

Our adaptable fixture system revitalizes product presentation.

By moving devices to floor fixtures and accessories to wall bays, we opened sightlines for better segmentation. A custom suite of magnetic, stackable display tools allows for dynamic updates

and curated storytelling, maximizing visibility and driving incremental sales.

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