Amy Meadows
Amy Meadows, Visual Retail Expert at HALO Business Advisors
“A first impression is a lasting impression.” For many, this simply exists as a time-tested cliché. However, for Amy Meadows, it is a design philosophy that has guided her successful career as an artist, educator and consultant. “Today’s consumer will form an impression immediately in response to a business’ appearance. A store’s windows, signage, display and overall storefront will greatly influence one’s shopping habits.”
With over 25 years’ experience in window display, visual merchandising and event planning, Amy Meadows has struck a unique balance between professional strength and personal substance. It is this harmonic blend of personality and professionalism that has made her sought out by some of today’s most profound and provocative designers. Recognized nationally in her field, Amy has reinvented traditions and reinvigorated business for major retailers and independent businesses alike. Her existence on this continuum has contributed to her solid understanding of each client’s unique needs.
As a designer and consultant, Amy’s expertise includes helping business owners work within time and budgetary constraints to create more attractive sales-driving, brand-building window displays. Furthermore, helping businesses discover their own design and display strategy from building on their strengths.
A wife and mother of two, Amy is a graduate from Northwestern University. It was there where she began to understand the importance of connecting and engaging individuals through visual stimulation. In fact, her background in theatrical set design provides the sense of whimsy and drama required to create compelling installations while, as a retail professional, she possesses the experience and the skill to help businesses attract customers and increase sales.
Amy has an extensive work history with Marshall Field’s and Macy’s and was instrumental in creating the “Christmas Window” legacy. Amy is an instructor at Columbia College and a prominent lecturer on the role of retail in economic development.
Contact Amy at ameadows@halobusiness.com.
Amy is available to demonstrate, teach, design and consult on window and display design via seminars, consulting projects, and special projects. Amy masterfully combines an eye for design with budget awareness and marketing strategy for each small business owner with which she works. To engage Amy for your upcoming design project, educational seminar or conference session, please contact info@halobusiness.com.
