Lite Foot Company
Project Details
Originating in a large van stocked with supplies and popping up at your local markets is now adding A brick-and-mortar refill shop located at 2400 Bull Street in the heart of the Starland District. “Sustainable Made Easy” and “Small Steps Make a Big Difference” are just a couple of slogans that this company holds. Turning wheels into walls and making a permanent footprint in Savannah, Georgia.
The concept for this project is Traceless. Traces are everywhere and left by everything. We leave traces everywhere, everyday in different ways. Products we use are made then erased and remade and the whole cycle is on repeat. We talk about wanting to leave the least amount of a carbon footprint into the world , if we individually we make a change, big or small, it will help in the long run. The whole store is designed for the user to feel untraceable resulting in a traceless design. Anywhere you stand in the store, it allows you to see beyond what you are looking at due to the open shelving. This design creates an experience for the user at each different pod. Before moving onto the next the user will plug in items to the Kiosk.
Tools Used | Photoshop, Revit |
Floor Plan
The floorplan has been crafted to encompass a sense of seamless mobility, rendering the user ‘untraceable’ regardless to their location within the spatial confines. Each distinct partition within the layout accommodates a diverse array of products unified under a cognate product line. Characterized as a compact retail establishment,
the frontal expanse of the store is designated for public engagement, while the back of house, private area accommodates storage along with a breakroom. A multifunction classroom adjoins the two areas fostering an ambiance of semi-seclusion.
User Journey
Concept Application
The store's design promotes a sense of untraceability, allowing customers to see beyond their immediate surroundings with open shelving, enhancing their experience at each unique pod before interacting with the kiosk. The material choices prioritize sustainability, with plywood used for built-in shelving due to its renewable and recyclable nature. The refillery wall features cork, a highly sustainable and biodegradable material that absorbs spills. Glass bottles are selected for refillery items because they are endlessly recyclable. The store retains its original exposed wooden beams and stained concrete flooring, preserving the building's natural character.
Multi-Purpose Room
A semi-private area designed for teaching small classes, engaging in crafts, filming social media content, and packaging orders.
During clothing swap events, it may be necessary to have a partially enclosed area.
Clothing repairs are among the many services offered, with a spacious and private area available for sewing machine use.
