Emotional States for Next-generation Brand Connection

Unpacking the third and final principle of our Hyperphysical Experiences insights study, we look to an acceleration in the multi-sensory and what this means for brands connecting with their audiences

As brands redefine their metrics of success in a world yearning for re-enchantment, they have the power to spark profound emotional connections by offering sensorial, transformative and awe-inspiring encounters.

Brands should consider creating ephemeral collective journeys, inviting visitors to connect with each other by immersing themselves in experiences that explore a range of feelings, from ecstasy to fear.

BreathLab at Nike House of Innovation, Paris
BreathLab at Nike House of Innovation, Paris
“Crafting experiences with emotional payback brings mutual reward: consumers are more likely to spend on a brand that makes them feel, from joy to surprise, inspiration, and more.”
VML Intelligence’s ‘The Age of Reenchantment’ 2023 study

Case study > BreathLab at Nike House of Innovation, Paris

A responsive AI-informed experience invites visitors to engage through intuitive interactions, creating a personalised spatial experience that forges deep emotional connections.

Visitors engage in guided breathwork exercises captured via a thermal camera that displays them as glowing ‘Aura’ portraits. These ‘Auras’ linger on the walls, creating a collective gradient throughout the day.

BreathLab at Nike House of Innovation, Paris
BreathLab at Nike House of Innovation, Paris
BreathLab at Nike House of Innovation, Paris
BreathLab at Nike House of Innovation, Paris

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