IDPA Japan Design Award

CARNAVAL DE VENISE Concept Store

by Zhang Qi

Project Description

Design Theme: Upstream
"Upstream" embodies the spirit of lure fishing—moving against the current and exploring nature—as well as the brand’s reflection on returning to the origins of nature.
Centered on the theme of "Upstream," this space aims to create not just a clothing retail venue but a place that resonates with the values of eco-conscious living and the spirit of lure fishing. The store design transforms "sustainability" from a slogan into a tangible, perceptible, and experiential spatial journey, reflected in every detail:
1. Sustainable Narrative of Materials
· Main Structure & Walls: Extensive use of reclaimed wood, cork board, and OSB panels. Walls are finished with diatomaceous earth paint, offering a natural, textured feel.
· Fixtures & Display Systems: Emphasis on modular design. Shelving and display units are constructed from standardized, detachable aluminum profiles and FSC-certified composite wood, ensuring durability and allowing flexible reorganization with seasons and product lines—enabling "zero-waste" renovations.
2. Circular Wisdom in Structure
· All large fixtures and display units employ bolt-on or plug-in connections, eliminating disposable adhesives. This ensures that over 95% of materials and structures can be fully disassembled, reassembled off-site, or reintegrated into material cycles during future store upgrades or relocations.
· Standardized interfaces are incorporated into the design, allowing the brand to integrate more innovative sustainable material modules in the future, making the store itself a "growing" ecosystem.
3. "Green" Expression in Visuals & Atmosphere
· Color Palette: Earth tones (terracotta brown, reed green, rock gray) form the base, creating a natural, serene, and immersive ambiance. Window displays echo scenes of lakes, streams, and riverbanks, while mannequin styling highlights the brand’s close connection to lure fishing.
· Lighting: Energy-efficient LED lights with high color rendering are used throughout. An intelligent sensor system dims lights in non-key areas when unoccupied, minimizing energy consumption.
"Upstream" is more than a store design—it is a multidimensional brand statement. Through thoughtful eco-materials, circular structures, and immersive natural aesthetics, it bridges the inherent spirit of lure fishing—respect for nature and advocacy for sustainable fishing—with the contemporary urban pursuit of low-carbon, green, and responsible consumption.
Ultimately, this space aims to shape a warm, principled, and responsible brand community hub. Here, customers can not only shop for professional gear but also sense a lifestyle of reverence for nature and proactive responsibility for the future, fostering deeper value alignment with the brand.

Zhang Qi

Ten years of commercial space design

Currently serving as the Space Design Manager at Biyinlefen Clothing Co., Ltd

There are mature project experiences and works in the fields of indoor space, architectural space, art design, etc.

Important projects participated in: CARNAVAL DE VENISE concept store design

Design of Jinan Henglong I. T and Aape Flagship Stores

Taiwan Breeze Headquarters ONLY/Jack&Jones Flagship Store Design

Designer Philosophy:

The essence of design is to more effectively solve user problems,

Instead of blindly pursuing formal beauty.

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