Display combinations, not loose possibilities
Show finished examples using the approved caps and patches. Guests should be able to understand the scale and placement without holding every option against a blank. Label the examples in the same language used by the order record.
Give the collection a visual rhythm
Group related designs or finishes together and leave enough space to see each one. The event identity can appear in the sign, artwork and styling without turning every surface into a message. Keep the main choice menu legible from the guest approach.
Keep available choices current
Update the display when stock changes. If a sample remains visible after its patch or cap is unavailable, the crew has to explain a choice that cannot be fulfilled. Assign someone to keep the guest-facing menu aligned with the production inventory.
Illustrative planning scenario
Example: a loose patch suggests an unsupported placement
A patch lying beside a cap encourages a guest to imagine it on a seam or another unapproved area. A finished sample and a placement guide can communicate the actual offer more clearly. Keep the display creative while showing combinations the team has reviewed.
A working decision sheet
Think about the display from the guest’s approach and from the crew’s working position. Guests need space to see options; operators need an order that identifies the selected combination. Styling should not obscure labels or place stock where guests mistake it for an open-ended self-service collection. If handling samples is part of the experience, make that arrangement clear.
| Decision | Record or review | Planning note / owner |
|---|---|---|
| Finished examples | Approved cap and patch combinations | Show the true scale and position. |
| Labels | Short names or references | Use the same identifiers on orders. |
| Stock display | Only choices still available | Remove or clearly mark unavailable options. |
| Collection | Separate finished-item handoff | Prevent samples and completed orders mixing. |
Put it into your brief
- Can a guest understand the available pairing without assistance?
- Which items are samples and which can be selected?
- Who maintains the display as stock changes?
Use these questions to record the decisions you already know and identify what needs review. Keep the brief with the current product specifications and event documents.