RETAIL DISPLAY · MODULAR CATALOG · CRUX RETAIL

Dometic

An adaptable retail display program for the Dometic Outdoor line — a modular system that scales across product categories while keeping the brand bold and consistent in-store.

Jan 2023 — Ongoing
In-stores
SolidWorks, Keyshot, Photoshop
Retail Display Design
Five Dometic Outdoor retail display configurations showing modular product merchandising

Understanding the Client's Needs

The Dometic Outdoor line carries a variety of products — from RV awnings and toilets to everyday water bottles and tumblers. They needed a display system that would increase brand presence and recognition, accommodate the full product range, and limit the number of custom one-off modules.

Dometic Outdoor website navigation showing product categories from coolers to RV and van

Products to Showcase

The system needed to support six core categories — coolers, drinkware, storage, mobile power, camping furniture, and RV & van — each with distinct packaging formats and display requirements.

Grid of Dometic product categories including coolers, drinkware, storage, mobile power, camping furniture, and RV products

Intent and Objectives

Design a system that allows for versatility and future expansion of product merchandising solutions. Prioritize bold and simple aesthetics that fit Dometic's brand identity.

The key components for this system:

  • Base Structure — A simple frame with subtle branding and side slots for height adjustments on add-on modules.
  • Add-On Base — Converts a single-sided display to double-sided without placing two bases back-to-back.
  • Shelves — 12" and 18" depths to neatly showcase boxed coolers, drinkware, storage, and mobile power products.
  • Power Bars and Hooks — For hang-packaged caps and small accessories retailers want to feature.
  • Custom Bases — Elevated support for toilets and AC units to protect product and prevent misuse.
  • Custom Arms — Interactive mounts for vents, ADB units, and awnings that would otherwise sit flat on a shelf.

From Sketches to System

I started with hand sketches exploring header formats, module proportions, and how each product category would mount to the base — refining dimensions and branding details before moving into SolidWorks and Keyshot.

Hand-drawn sketches and early renders for the Dometic Adapt display system

The Adapt Display

The Adapt Display is built around a powder-coated metal frame with 2-inch slot spacing, a double-sided graphic panel, a branded header, and a plywood base with a screen-printed Dometic logo.

Two Dometic Adapt display stands with landscape graphics and branded headers

Base Structure & Add-Ons

The base structure uses black metal and plywood with slot spacing every 2 inches for flexible module placement. The add-on base lets retailers quickly convert a one-sided display to double-sided while keeping the same clean design language.

Dometic base structure render and add-on base for double-sided displays

Shelves

12" and 18" shelf depths accommodate the wide range of product boxes without making merchandise look awkward on the display.

Powerbar and Hooks

Hang-packaged caps and accessories mount easily on hooks along the powerbar, giving retailers a flexible way to configure small products.

Dometic shelf sizes and powerbar with hook attachments

Adapt Display Options

Using the base structure, 18" shelves, and powerbar/hook combination, retailers can mix and match modules to feature caps, drinkware, jugs, faucets, portable batteries, and coolers.

Five Dometic display configuration options showing different product combinations

Custom Product Modules

Some products needed dedicated modules beyond the standard shelf-and-hook system — designed for interaction, safety, and the scale of the product in an RV context.

Fan Module

A rotisserie arm rotates with a curved graphic beside it, paired with an 18" shelf for shoppable vent product boxes.

Dometic fan module with rotisserie arm and curved graphic

AC and ADB Module

Split into two parts — a rotating arm on power bars holds the ADB so shoppers can see every angle, while an angled elevated base supports the AC unit below.

Dometic AC and ADB module with rotating arm and angled base

Awning and Slidetopper Module

The most space-intensive module — a slidetopper arm with fabric at an angle and graphic, plus an awning arm holding pull-out fabric samples shoppers can touch.

Dometic awning and slidetopper module with fabric samples

Toilet Module

Toilets sit on an elevated, staggered, rotating base at an angle to prevent misuse — with a curved frosted graphic up top and a witty tagline for personality.

Dometic toilet module with frosted graphic and rotating staggered base

Outcome & Impact

The Dometic Adapt Display program gives retailers a premium, modular merchandising system that scales across the full Outdoor product line — from everyday drinkware to large RV components — while keeping the brand presence bold, consistent, and ready for future product expansion.

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