Design notes
Demo Day
A practical note on demo day prep for teams setting up wall art samples before doors open.
A demo wall, sample set or test install works best when the artwork size, mounting method and room lighting are checked beforehand. Demo Day is our note for decor teams preparing client mock-ups and sample displays.
Demo Day notes cover teams handling sample walls, framed test pieces and vinyl mock-ups before trading starts. We focus on the checks that matter on site in Gauteng, KZN and the Western Cape, such as hanging height, light glare and packing labels.
Pre-opening sample wall checks
- Venue and access time confirmed
- Current wall photo attached with lighting visible
- Approved artwork folder path noted clearly
- Installer or coordinator contact listed
Use this note with the relevant product page for the sample being installed. Demo Day covers positioning, handling and display checks, while the product page deals with size options, finishes and substrate details. Reading both together reduces confusion when the display team arrives early.
How demo day works for Wall Art Designs samples
Demo Day explains how Wall Art Designs prepares wall art samples before a display goes live. It covers the practical checks needed before doors open and foot traffic starts.
Begin with the actual wall condition, not the render. Fresh paint, textured plaster, glass partitions and mall lighting can change how a print reads once it is up. We prepare notes for homes, offices, hospitality venues and retail sites in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and other South African locations where a test hang often answers more than a long email chain.
Keep the first setup image from Demo Day with the artwork record. That reference helps when a panel must be reprinted, rehung or matched at another branch. It is especially useful when different teams handle production, delivery and installation.
What the team records on site
Demo Day should leave a usable record of the sample display, including final size shown, mounting method used and any changes made under site lighting. We prefer one clear display direction that fits the room and traffic flow. Extra options can wait until the first sample has been viewed properly in place.
Before expanding the display, compare Demo Day with the substrate choice and the approved artwork file. Recheck the label on each package, the finish on each sample and the wall location before anything moves to another room. Share a photo of the space and the print finish you like, and the studio will plan the piece.
- Display sized for the actual wall
- Test install photographed before doors open
- Team contact noted for the handover
Site conditions that affect display prep
Timing around freight arrivals, centre access rules and early-morning loading bays can shape Demo Day more than the artwork itself. Some sites in Gauteng still have tight dispatch windows or older premises with awkward goods lifts. If the display forms part of a wider décor rollout, note which pieces are for testing and which are for final installation.
Coastal humidity can affect how certain mounted samples sit overnight, while inland dust shows quickly on dark frames and acrylic faces. Load-shedding may interrupt print finishing, lift access or on-site lighting tests. A sample viewing slot is best used for checking scale, finish and placement rather than adding new artwork choices on the day.
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Demo Day handover notes
A practical note on demo day prep for teams setting up wall art samples before doors open.
Capture the note straight after the sample wall is set, while the measurements, room lighting and installer observations are still accurate. Store it with the approved artwork, wall photos and client sign-off references. That makes the next print run or branch rollout easier to compare against the first display.