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SUMI.

Everyday, more considered.

THE COMPLETE DESIGN / Scroll inside to explore
Complete SUMI concept, from opening to footer

THE IDEA

Everyday, more considered.

A home and technology retail concept for exploring a carefully curated collection.

The design language

Quiet product imagery and a restrained editorial system let objects take the spotlight.

Inside the concept

  • Collection search
  • Saved favourites
  • Demo selection bag
  • Downloadable shortlist

This is a front-end design reference. Sample products, prices, people and interactions are illustrative; bookings, payments, inventory and other live services are not implied.

BEHIND THE DESIGN / XN-020

From a clear brief
to a distinct point of view.

Concept case study. The brief and delivery plan below illustrate how a similar commission could be developed; they are not a record of a past client engagement.

01 / ILLUSTRATIVE CLIENT ENQUIRY

The ambition

Present a tightly curated collection with a calm identity and let visitors shortlist objects that fit their interests.

Intended audience: Home & curated retail.

The enquiry would establish the brand’s personality, its most important visitor journey and the content available at the start. The aim is a focused, original presence with a useful next step.

02 / DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Why it looks.
Why it works this way.

Allow the objects to set the pace. Restrained colour, generous spacing and consistent framing create a gallery-like browsing experience that can work as a product showcase or design portfolio.

Quiet product imagery and a restrained editorial system let objects take the spotlight.

THE DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Look a little closer.

SUMI: A distinctive first impression
01

A distinctive first impression

Quiet product imagery and a restrained editorial system let objects take the spotlight.

SUMI: A quieter kind of catalogue
02

A quieter kind of catalogue

Consistent product framing gives a curated collection an orderly visual rhythm.

SUMI: Objects in context
03

Objects in context

A lifestyle gallery changes the pace and helps the collection feel part of everyday life.

Cropped from the actual concept. Design observations describe intent, not measured business results.

03 / OUR PROPOSED DELIVERY CYCLE

Creative work.
A clear way forward.

Proposed cycle for a similar new project; stages can overlap within the indicative 4–6 weeks range. These are responsibilities, not a claim about team size or actual historic dates.

  1. Week 1

    Discover & define

    Strategy / project coordination

    Agree the audience, core pages, content responsibilities and enquiry goals. Confirm the feature shortlist and what is outside scope.

  2. Week 2

    Explore & design

    Art direction / interface design

    Develop the visual direction, page hierarchy and responsive compositions. Review a representative page before extending the system.

  3. Weeks 3–4

    Build the experience

    Front-end development

    Implement the agreed page templates and interactions, including collection search. Connect production services only where included in scope.

  4. Week 5

    Review & refine

    Quality assurance / client review

    Test keyboard and touch use, smaller screens, form states and content accuracy. Gather consolidated feedback and resolve agreed revisions.

  5. Week 6

    Prepare & hand over

    Launch coordination

    Confirm final content, hosting configuration and agreed integrations. Supply launch files and handoff notes, then complete the agreed acceptance checks.

Schedule begins after scope and content are agreed. Feedback timing, asset readiness and integration requirements can change the final plan.

04 / STUDIO DESIGN REVIEW

The strengths.
The thoughtful considerations.

Editorial assessment of this concept — not client feedback or a verified endorsement.

WHAT STANDS OUT

A positive point of view

The restraint makes the collection feel deliberate and gives each object room to be understood.

WHAT TO RESOLVE TOGETHER

Ready for the real world

Product claims, technical compatibility and licensing for imagery need verification; live stock and checkout are separate scope.

Who we recommend this direction to

Design-led showrooms, interiors businesses and curated personal portfolios.

Let’s make it yours ↗

Another
point of view.

All design directions

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Let’s make something
worth finding.

Tell us what you have in mind

Start with a conversation. Leave with a clearer direction.

YOUR DESIGN DIRECTION

Reference basket.

A collection of ideas, not a shopping cart. Save up to 8 styles to shape your brief.

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