A Whiteboard‑Corkboard Combo Helps a Japanese Coffee Chain Standardize “Information Walls” Across 18 Stores

Created on 09.03, Updated on 09.03

Who We Are

Founded in 2016 and located in Linping District, Hangzhou, Hangzhou Vwin Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the R&D, production and export of office supplies and stationery. Our main products include whiteboards, magnetic whiteboards, dry‑erase whiteboards, flexible magnetic whiteboards, clipboards, bulletin boards, display whiteboards, glass whiteboards, mobile‑stand whiteboards, desktop whiteboards, and whiteboard‑corkboard combo sets. We hold full import‑export qualifications and offer OEM/ODM customization services. With our in‑house supply chain and mature production management system, we have served thousands of wholesalers, retailers and brand clients worldwide.

The Client

A premium coffee chain headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operating 18 stores across Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Rooted in the “coffee‑plus‑community‑space” concept, each location features a bar counter, seating area and a dedicated “community information wall” for customers to post activity calls, lost‑and‑found notices and second‑hand trade postings. Positioned as youthful, warm and community‑oriented, the brand is well‑loved by urban consumers.

Modern Japanese coffee shop interior with a community information wall and cozy seating area

Challenges Faced by the Client

Messy information: Customers affixed assorted sticky notes, cards and flyers directly onto walls. Uneven sizes and clashing colours created a patchwork look that clashed sharply with the stores’ carefully curated interior design.
Severe wall damage: Repeated use of adhesive tapes and thumbtacks left numerous marks and holes, driving up maintenance expenses.
Inconvenient information updates: Staff needed to clear outdated postings regularly. Residual adhesive from removed paper made cleaning time‑consuming.
Limited functionality: Customers wanted both to pin paper notices and write short messages, yet ordinary corkboards or whiteboards could only satisfy one of the two needs.
Inconsistent standards across 18 stores: Disparate information‑wall management practices led to fragmented brand presentation.

Solutions Delivered by Vwin

Upon receiving the client’s inquiry, Vwin thoroughly studied the café’s spatial layout and information‑display requirements and recommended its whiteboard‑corkboard combo set.

Client Pain Points	Vwin Combo‑Set Solutions
Messy information and inconsistent styling	Two‑in‑one whiteboard‑corkboard design: corkboard section on the left for pinning paper notices; magnetic whiteboard section on the right for writing short messages. Clear zoning delivers neat, organised displays.
Severe wall damage	Uniform wall‑mounted installation. All postings are contained on the bulletin panels. No direct tape or thumbtack application to building walls, resulting in zero wall damage.
Cumbersome information renewal	Thumbtacks secure items on the corkboard while dry‑erase writing is used on the whiteboard. Both formats support fast content replacement.
Single‑function limitation	One panel fulfils dual “pin‑and‑write” needs. Paper notices and handwritten messages do not interfere with each other.
Inconsistent management across 18 outlets	Uniform dimensions and styling. Custom‑printed brand logos and store numbers on each panel ensure consistent brand identity.

Two-in-one whiteboard and corkboard combo set with thumbtacks and dry-erase notes for coffee shop information wall

Two product sizes were offered to fit different in‑store locations:

Main Community Information Wall: 120 × 90 cm (60 × 90 cm corkboard on the left + 60 × 90 cm magnetic whiteboard on the right), wall‑mounted. Placed near store entrances or bar counters for open customer use.
Staff Auxiliary Bulletin Board: 60 × 45 cm (corkboard on the left + magnetic whiteboard on the right), wall‑mounted. Installed inside bar areas for internal staff use to record daily specials, new‑product arrivals, staff rosters and more.

The combo panels are constructed from high‑density natural corkboard joined with premium galvanised‑steel whiteboard surfaces, separated by aluminium alloy frames for a clean, sharp visual effect. The 10‑mm‑thick dense cork surface resists permanent marks from repeated thumbtack insertion and removal. The whiteboard surface enables smooth writing and complete dry erasure. Rounded‑corner aluminium frames are available in matte black or natural wood finish to match the cafés’ modern‑minimalist interiors.

Supporting accessories are supplied as a complete package: 50 coloured thumbtacks, 10 magnetic fasteners, whiteboard markers and an eraser per panel, eliminating additional procurement work for store operators.

Delivery and Services

Full mass‑production completed within 20 working days after sample approval.
Total quantity: 36 combo sets (2 units for each of the 18 stores).
Each panel bears custom‑printed brand logos and store numbers for centralised brand management.
Fixed instructional text printed at the bottom of each panel guides proper customer usage.
Goods shipped by sea to Tokyo Port on CIF terms. Vwin takes full responsibility for insurance and transportation.

Results

All 36 combo sets were delivered, installed and put into service across the 18 stores within three weeks.
Six‑month post‑implementation brand store‑image audit yielded the following outcomes:
Information‑wall neatness score rose from 2.8 to 4.8 points.
Annual wall‑maintenance costs dropped by approximately 90%.
Average staff time spent clearing postings fell from 30 minutes to 5 minutes.
Customer posting volume increased by roughly 35% month‑on‑month.
Appearance rate of information walls in customer social‑media photos rose by around 200%.

The brand has added whiteboard‑corkboard combo sets to the mandatory procurement list for all new stores. It plans to expand its product range to desktop‑size mini combo boards in 2026, with continued supply from Vwin.

Neat and standardized community information wall in a coffee shop with customers pinning and writing messages

Why Choose Vwin?

Comprehensive product portfolio: Full coverage including whiteboards, magnetic whiteboards, combo sets, clipboards, bulletin boards, flexible magnetic whiteboards, display whiteboards, glass whiteboards, mobile‑stand whiteboards and desktop whiteboards for one‑stop sourcing.
Strong customisation capability: Dimensions, colours, logo printing, zoning ratios and surface layouts can all be tailored to requirements.
Reliable quality: In‑house supply chain; high‑density natural cork and galvanised‑steel panels with a service life of over five years.
Dependable lead times: Shipment within 15 working days during off‑peak seasons; within 30 days in peak seasons.
Flexible trade terms: Supports FOB, CIF, DDP and other incoterms; accepts LC, T/T, PayPal and multiple payment options.
Responsive service: Inquiries are typically answered within 24 hours.

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