Measure with an industrial tape measure the front facade of the building that is to be the pharmacy. Write down the measurements on a piece of scrap paper.
Design the front facade, which is the shop window of the pharmacy. Draw the basic shape of the front of the building in your layout pad. (Ignore the existing design of the facade in order to explore how you want the shop front to look.)
Design the pharmacy name sign and the pharmacy symbol logo. Draw the shape of the name sign that can be any shape you like but must be big enough for the letters to be prominent. Stencil on the letters for the pharmacy name in a font of your choice; it should be plain and bold to reflect the clinical face of the pharmaceutical industry. Purchase plastic letter stencils from an arts and crafts store or print stencils off the Internet.
Design the shop door and focus on the window as being a welcoming display feature of the shop that will entice customers.
Use art marker pens or colored pencils to color your pharmacy facade design. Go over the pencil line contours with a fine black drawing pen to add more definition.
Make pencil notes beside the design to indicate the size dimensions of each design aspect and the design materials to be used, such as the type of brick, glass panes and metal or plastic for the pharmacy's signage.
Measure the size dimensions inside the pharmacy. Draw a pencil diagram on squared paper of the store shape and note down the size dimensions. Make a layout plan for the pharmacy to organize the space into rooms or functional sections such as the front store, back store, staff toilet or any other designated areas. Divide the space by drawing straight lines to define walls and leave open gaps for doorways.
Make a series of individual design sketches of features to be contained within the pharmacy, such as the service counter and pharmaceutical-dispensing units created for easy access. Design shelving units that provide optimal shelving storage within a limited space. Sketch these design features from all angles to gain a three-dimensional view of the designs.
Draw a variety of perspective drawings. For instance, make a design drawing for each wall view of the pharmacy. Include all the specific design features positioned on the wall.
Draw an overall room view of the pharmacy, such as the customer's view on entering the shop. A second room full view sketch should be made from the pharmacist's view of the pharmacy from his position behind the counter.
Add color to your designs to bring the pharmacy’s color scheme to life. Traditional colors tend to be green and white but it is your design so experiment with color and tones to achieve the look that suits your pharmacy design. Include pencil notes about the dimensions of every aspect of your designs and what materials are to be used within the design. Consider the durability of the materials used so that they have a long life and will always maintain a clean and clinical look.