Before a single shelf is built, picturing exactly how your store will look removes the costly guesswork that derails so many fit-outs. Progroup offers a free 3D store-layout design service so you can see, refine and approve your whole floor plan up front — engineers measure your site nationwide, model it in 3D, and hand you a realistic preview before manufacturing begins.
What 3D store layout design actually is
It’s a digital, to-scale preview of your finished store created before any shelving is manufactured. Rather than a flat sketch or a verbal description, you see the proposed arrangement rendered in three dimensions: where every shelf bay sits, how wide the aisles run, where end-caps, counters and signage land, and even a preview of your chosen colours — viewed from above, in perspective and as a walk-through.
Why it matters before you manufacture
Once steel is cut and shelving is built, mistakes become expensive and hard to undo. Awkward aisle widths or under- and over-specified racking often only surface after installation, when fixing them means re-shipping product, sending the crew back out and shutting the store. A 3D layout catches these issues while they’re still pixels on a screen — and replaces vague briefs with one shared visual the customer, design team and install crew all read the same way.
What’s included
Every project gets a consistent set of deliverables: a top-down floor plan with dimensions, a realistic perspective render showing colours and atmosphere, and side elevations revealing shelf heights and tier configurations. A basic planogram suggests where your products should sit, a full specification sheet lists every tier, size, colour and accessory, and a ready-to-sign quote sets out price, lead time and payment terms.
How the process works
| # | Stage | What happens | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consult | Share requirements, store size, product type, budget and site photos | 1–2 days |
| 2 | Measure | An engineer visits to measure floor, ceiling, columns, doors and entrances | 1–3 days + travel |
| 3 | Design | The team builds the 3D model: layout, perspective view and planogram | 3–7 days |
| 4 | Approve | Review renders, request edits over 1–3 rounds, sign off and get the quote | 1–3 rounds |
| 5 | Install | Manufacture to spec, then deliver and install to the agreed planogram | 15–30 days |
Who it’s for
The service suits any retailer planning a new store or a refit — from compact minimarts to large building-materials outlets, boutique cosmetics shops, pet stores and brands fitting out units inside shopping malls. Because Progroup is the manufacturer and the design team works in-house, the layout service is free when you order your shelving, which makes it especially valuable for first-time owners who want certainty before they commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 3D store layout design really free?
Yes. The 3D layout design is included at no extra charge when you order your shelving from Progroup. Because Progroup is the manufacturer and the design team works in-house, the layout, renders and planogram come as part of the service rather than as a separate paid project. For very remote site visits a travel fee may apply.
How does Progroup’s 3D design compare to hiring an architect?
Progroup specialises in retail layout — customer flow, traffic patterns and planograms — rather than full building architecture. If you need ceilings, flooring or electrical systems designed, you’ll still want an architect for those. But for where shelving should go and how the space should function for selling, Progroup’s retail expertise goes deeper than a general architect’s.
Will Progroup travel to my store in another province?
Yes, the service covers the whole country. Site visits typically involve one to three days depending on distance, and for very remote locations a travel fee may apply. An engineer measures the floor, ceiling height, columns, doorways and entrances precisely so the design matches reality.
Can I change the design after I approve it?
You can make changes freely any time before production starts. Once manufacturing is underway, only cosmetic adjustments such as colour or accessories can be accommodated — changing dimensions or tier configurations means rebuilding the units, which carries an additional cost.
Planning your store? Let’s build the shelving to fit.
Progroup designs, manufactures and installs custom shelving, racking and counters — any size, any colour, made in Thailand, with a free 3D layout for your space.