Trend snapshot

Responsive environments are on the rise.

Intelligent environmental design, like motion capture technology, has become a popular and effective tool to evoke a believable, futuristic world, and to prompt guests to photograph their “trippy” experiences and share them on social.

Projection mapping is at fever pitch.

Projection mapping is turning spaces, from blank-slate warehouses to ornate castles, into canvases for awe-inspiring light shows. Synchronized with music, it creates a deep, visceral reaction.

Picture-worthy installations won't cut it.

Consumers want more than one-off Instagrammable moments. They want a full, multi-sensory story arc that is easy to follow from entry to exit. Replicating environmental factors like wind and mist makes a true 4D impact.

Experiential Trend Report · Sam Friedman 02 / 10