Abstract:
Community mall is a retail model that has become popular nowadays. The shopping center is located near residential areas. Therefore, consumers do not have to waste time shopping at a major shopping center which is either in town or far away from residential areas. The higher growth of community mall business is leading to the creation of various architectural models that would make the community malls under construction the centers of attraction. Therefore, this research aims to study the fundamental elements of graphic design for corporate identity that suits the architectural style. This research was initiated by studying different types of community mall and the Thai architectural styles influenced by the western architecture during the reign of King Rama V. There are three concepts included: Neo-classicism, Romanticism and Art Nouveau. The research methodology begins with analyzing the samples of community malls to determine their characters. The samples analysis was followed by a collection of data on the fundamental elements of corporate identity design, namely shape, color, sign, symbol, font, material use, signage type, and street furniture, the information of which was subsequently used to create a survey to be analyzed by experts. The results of the survey were further employed as a guide to create a corporate identity for community mall. The conclusion of this study shows that the elements of graphic design for corporate identity suiting the three architectural concepts are similar. However, when the characters and architectural features of each concept are combined, it may result in a more uniqueness in identity. The researcher used this conclusion as a guideline in the design of corporate identity for community mall focusing on logo, signage system, and street furniture. Finally, the researcher selected ASIATIQUE The Riverfront, representing a King Rama V architectural-style mall, as a case study.