Inventors:
NATALIE KNIGHT - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
G06F 7/00
G06Q 30/00
G06F 19/00
G06Q 90/00
Abstract:
A method, and an article produced thereby, of merchandising article personalization services at a retail location to a customer is provided. The article and embellishments are chosen by the customer, and the personalization implemented by the customer in a hands-on environment, or with the aid of store workers. The retail store also provides for groups of individuals to participate in article personalization events or parties. The customer is enabled to complete personalization of an article according to their time and ability using the professional services provided by the retail store personnel and equipment. Embellishment selections requiring trained personnel and specialized equipment are given to a store worker for processing. A method of performing the personalizing services over a computer network is also provided. The completed article is given to the customer, retained at the retail establishment until the customer returns, or forwarded to the customer at their request.