Technological University Dublin BDS Centre of Excellence

As a class, the TU Dublin BA Visual Merchandising & Display third year students collaborated on designing, installing and running a Pop-Up Christmas Market. Launched at midday on Wednesday November 23 and running until midday Friday November 25, the shop design was based on an agreed concept devised by the students.

With sustainability at its core, props were recycled, and preowned clothes, accessories and gifts were sold. The students merchandised the products and dressed and styled mannequins. It was publicised and advertising throughout the campus through graphics, and online using Instagram and TikTok. Thursday’s latenight shopping included a DJ.

“We were delighted to have the Pop-Up shop opened by Iain Kimmins, Chair of The British Display Society,” said Kerry Meakin. “TUDublin has a close connection with the BDS and we always welcome a visit from Iain and the BDS team”

While visiting TUDublin, I had the pleasure to award medals and certificates for the End of Year Centre of Excellence Student competition.

All three students showcased a PowerPoint Presentation which showed initial ideas, visuals and the completed window Installs.

Medals and Certificates were awarded to:

Gold – Sarah Geraghty

Silver – Kayleigh O’Toole

Bronze – Jane Battersby

Iain Kimmins FBDS Chair