MySql store

[cubecleveland]

Hello,
We have been using MySql to store drawn shapes and markers .
We have used simple the entire Geojson string for the entire map and put it into a table in 1 column. (called geojson)

We would like to move to a model where we can store each shape separately so we can join on other tables.

Is there any preferred data structure we can use.
We do not need spatial data, so it should be pretty straight forward but was thinking maybe someone has a good table structure we can use that will cover all basic shapes properties.
Many thank.