Built on the Art of Experience
At The MART in Chicago, the Takeform showroom draws inspiration from the original masters of experience – the iconic department stores of the 1970s that transformed shopping into something immersive, emotional, and memorable.
An Award-Winning Showroom
The 2026 Takeform showroom was recognized with Best Small Showroom, Best of Competition at THE MART, and Best of Chicago Design Week. These honors celebrate Takeform's commitment to creating immersive environments that push the boundaries of experiential graphic design.
Four Departments. One Purpose.
Inspired by classic department stores, each department offers a unique perspective on the products, expertise, and creative thinking that bring environments to life.
Shoe Department
Explores how thoughtful signage systems help people navigate spaces with confidence.
Clothing Department
Demonstrates how graphics and experiential branding work together to bring identity into the built environment.
Jewelry Department
Showcases Takeform's custom expertise, demonstrating how innovative materials, dimensional forms, and one-of-a-kind fabrication techniques help bring bold creative visions to life.
Record Department
Celebrates the award-winning creative team that transforms concepts into engaging, memorable experiences.
The Perfect Fit
Like a great pair of shoes, signage should just work. The Shoe Department showcases Takeform's featured signage collections and proves that great wayfinding isn't just about signs – it's about removing friction and keeping people moving. Beyond the products, this space highlights what separates a signage vendor from a signage partner. Thoughtful planning, sharp design, and seamless execution come together to create environments that are easier to navigate, stronger in brand, and built to perform long after installation day.
The Brand Wardrobe
What we wear says something about who we are. The spaces we create should do the same. The Clothing Department showcases how Takeform's graphic products – from wallcoverings and window films to acoustic solutions and illuminated graphics – turn blank surfaces into brand-building assets. These solutions shape how people experience a space. They bring culture to life, strengthen identity, and create environments that leave a lasting impression.
Statement Pieces
The Jewelry Department is where Takeform's custom capabilities take center stage. Here, design, engineering, and fabrication push beyond the expected to create signature moments, standout signage, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Because the details people remember aren't always the biggest – they're the ones nobody else thought to create.
The Art of Possibility
Every memorable experience starts with a great idea. The Record Department showcases the creativity and expertise of Takeform's award-winning Experiential Graphic Design Studio, the team behind the concepts, graphics, and storytelling that bring environments to life. Whether developing a vision from the ground up or helping refine an existing one, our designers work alongside clients to create experiences that engage people, strengthen connections, and leave a lasting impression.
Step Into the Experience
Take a virtual walk through our immersive 1970s department store, where nostalgic design, unexpected discoveries, and thoughtfully curated displays bring the spirit of the decade to life.
