A high-tech method of engaging consumers, branded VR experiences are an efficient means of building relationships with consumers.
Often incorporated into pop-up shops and brand activations, augmented and virtual reality experiences serve as branding tools memorable and multi-sensory introduction to consumers. Additionally, VR is increasingly being incorporated into retail concepts as a means of providing next level customization to customers faced with the option of staying at home and shopping on line. An examples of this use is Dior's 'Dior Eyes' in-store experience, which offers a behind-the-scenes tour at the brand's most recent runway show.
Notably, given the recent accessibility of virtual reality experiences based on affordable technology, brands have the unique opportunity of being an individual consumer's first introduction to such programs.
33 Branded VR Experiences
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#ExperienceBuick: Detroit Design Tour
Trend Hunter Returns to 'The D' to Explore Buick Engineering
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VR Real Estate Tours
Harrods Estates Provided Comprehensive Tours of London Apartments
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Virtual Reality Parties
The Google Cardboard SXSW Party Creates a Space for Virtual Fun
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Couture VR Experiences
Dior Eyes is a Branded Virtual Reality Headset for Interacting with Clients
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Livestreamed VR Concerts
Samsung + Years & Years Entertained with a Virtual Reality Performance
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VR Runway Experiences
Tommy Hilfiger's Virtual Reality Retail Store Provides a Runway Experience
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Virtual Technology Shops
Google's Virtual Shop Simulates its Branded Retail Space in London
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Surrealist World Simulators
The 'Disney and Dali' Experience Takes Participants Inside Paintings
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VR-Powered Hotel Dinners
Ibiza's Hard Rock Hotel Hosted a Samsung Gear VR Gastronomy Experience
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Pop-Up Eco-Energy Labs
The Shell Eco-Marathon Experience Took Place in Rotterdam
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VR Musical Performances
The Lion King is Now Available for Viewing Through Virtual Reality
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Virtual Reality Santa Visits
The JCPenney VR Santa Experience is Driving In-Store Traffic
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Virtual Flight Experiences
Stella Artois Presented a VR-Powered Bird's Eye View of Wimbledon
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Virtual Reality Rides
This 3D Experience Invites People to Experience Storytelling Via Technology
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Immersive Whiskey Simulators
Jim Beam's Virtual Reality Simulator Puts You in the Place of Whiskey
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Virtual Festival Tours
Field Trip's Music Festival Experience Entertains with VR Between Sets
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VR Shopping Campaigns
Westfield's Future Fashion Project Leverages Augmented Reality
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Virtual Reality Flavor Journeys
The Boursin Sensorium is a VR-Powered 3D Exploration of Cheese
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Personalized Ride Campaigns
This SKODA Car Marketing Stunt Harnesses the Power of AR Technology
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VR Cricket Experiences
'A Proper Ball' is a VR Event from Yorkshire Tea and the ECB
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Iconic Sneaker Simulations
In Their Chucks is an Interactive Digital Campaign from Converse
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Virtual Reality Car Dealerships
The Audi VR Experience Serves as a Mobile Car Dealership
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Animalistic Sensory Experiences
Marshmallow Laser Feast Provides a Heightened VR Forest Experience
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VR Theme Park Rides
The Thorpe Park Ghost Train will Scare Guests with Immersive Thrills
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Virtual Reality Pop-Ups
The VOID Center Gives Participants a Full Body and Mind Virtual Experience
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Video Game Exhibits
The SXSW Videogame History Museum Explores Gaming's Evolution
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First Class Tour Apps
Virgin Atlantic Airways Launches Augmented Reality Planeview App
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Virtual Reality Ride Previews
This Roller Coaster Simulation Previews a Real, Record-Breaking Ride
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Festive VR Dining Experiences
TGI Fridays' Holiday Experience Transports Diners to the Arctic
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Drone Racing Contests
The Drone Racing League is Inspired By Formula One
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Augmented Reality Retail Shops
The Imagine Shop Takes Retail Shopping for Watches & Yachts Online
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Off-Road Auto Simulations
Chevrolet's 'CoDriver' Virtually Takes You Through Rugged Terrain
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Branded Experiential Pop-Up Bars
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Experiential Breakfast Pop-Ups
Dorset Cereals Brand Launched a Breakfast Lodge Activation
Technology-Obsessed Photography
Antoine Geiger's Photos Show Phones Sucking People's Souls
Race-Ready Runners Pop-Ups
The Nike Womens London Pop-Up is Revealed Ahead of the 10-KM Race
Touchscreen Sampling Bars
Beam Suntory's Interactive Booth Offers Bourbon Tasting at the Airport
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Wright & Company is an Exciting Detroit Restaurant with Stunning Decor
Millennial Hostel Hotels
The CityHub Offers a Connected Stay for Travellers on a Budget
Couture VR Experiences
Dior Eyes is a Branded Virtual Reality Headset for Interacting with Clients
Pop-Up Wellness Outlets
The Newest Version of the STORY Retail Space is Themed After Health
Eclectic Seasonal Restaurants
Gold Cash Gold is a Rustic Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Detroit
Rabbit Fur Phone Cases
These Smartphone Cases Feature a Furry Yet Cruelty-Free Aesthetic
Dystopian Theme Parks
Banksy's Dismaland is a Warped Version of Big Corporate Amusement Parks
Space-Saving Hardware Shops
This Lowe's Home Improvement Shop Location Strategically Uses Space
Enchanting Garden Pop-Ups
The Comfort Intense Garden Showcases the Brand's New Fragrances
Anniversary Sofa Designs
These Personal and Public Sofas are Being Launched at London Design Week
Stiff-Bodied Cars
The Zenos E10R is Designed For Maximum Stability and Performance
In-Store Beer Stations
LCBO Summerhill's Beer Experience Zone Spotlights Local Brews
Racing Auto Makeovers
The Force 1 Car Features a Racer Style Interpretation of the Dodge Viper
Upscale Water Brand Pop-Ups
The Evian Pop-Up Experience Opened Ahead of Wimbledon 2015
Upleveled Discount Grocers
The Winn-Dixie St Johns Store Reveals the Brand's New Concept
Multi-Sensory Warehouse Installations
'29Rooms' Immerses Refinery29 Readers in Real-World Content
Empathetic Virtual Reality Retail
TOMS Takes Shoppers on Their Virtual Reality Giving Trip to Peru
Dynamic British Supercars
The McLaren MPX-4 Can Change Its Aerodynamic Properties On the Fly
Shrouded Beer Brand Activations
Swedish Cider Brand Kopparberg Hosted a Floral-Infused Event
Open Air Hotel Rooms
This Hotel Suite Features a Retractable Roof That Opens Up to the Sky
Augmented Hunting Headsets
TrackingPoint Shotglass Shooting Glasses Enable More Precise Hunting
Worldly Father Christmas Guides
This Chart Shares the Different Continental Versions of Santa
Beer-Dispensing Christmas Trees
Carlsberg's Unique Christmas Tree Has Free Beer on Tap
Hyper-Relevant Pop-Up Bars
PAND10 is an Amsterdam Bar That Will Close After 10,000 Beers
Upscale Discount Store Experiences
Primark Balances Low Prices with a High-End In-Store Experience
Smart Home Virtual Assistants
Startup Soy Enables You to Communicate With Your Smart Home
Cultural High Tea Menus
Abu Dhabi's Cafe No. 57 Offers Authentic Tea and Coffee Creations
Immersive VR Projectors
Immersis Creates a 180 Degree Viewing Experience for Users
4D Sci-Fi Theme Parks
The 'Mass Effect' Video Game Trilogy is Becoming a Thrilling Attraction Park
Gourmet-Chocolate Tea Menus
The Ritz-Carlton Launches a Premium Godiva Chocolate High Tea Menu
Tea-Inspired Ice Cream
This Ice Cream Parlor Celebrates Afternoon Tea Week with Rich New Flavors
Rejuvenated Urban Lagoons
The T-Axis Project Will See An Old Shopping Mall Converted Into a Lagoon
Virtual Flight Experiences
Stella Artois Presented a VR-Powered Bird's Eye View of Wimbledon
Minimalist Design Flagships
The Muji Shanghai Features a Number of New In-Store Concepts
Immersive Whiskey Simulators
Jim Beam's Virtual Reality Simulator Puts You in the Place of Whiskey
Smartphone Photography Partnerships
Huawei and Leica are Collaborating to Enhance Phone Cameras
Festive Candy Campaigns
Nestle's Quality Street Christmas Event is a Multi-Sensory Experience
Accessible Water Parks
This Fully Accessible Amusement Park Caters to Children with Special Needs
Virtual Reality Museums
Reload Studios is Bringing Famous Artwork Out of Museums and Into Homes
Virtual Art Exhibitions
'Ai WeiWei 360' Lets You Enjoy An Immersive Tour Of the Artist's Exhibit
VR Comedic Shorts
CBS Debuted the First Virtual Reality Comedy Short at Cannes Lions
Virtual Reality Flavor Journeys
The Boursin Sensorium is a VR-Powered 3D Exploration of Cheese
Gin Garden Experiences
The MCA's Archie Rose Pop-Up Serves Up Handcrafted Cocktails
Pop-Up Ski Lounges
This Asda Christmas Pop-up Replicates an Après Ski Lodge Experience
Branded Breakfast Menus
A New Luxurious Breakfast Menu is Now Offered at Burberry's Flagship
Smart Charm Bracelets
The Samsung Charm Keeps Track of Your Daily Activities with Style
VR-Powered Hybrid Retail
The Ted Baker Shoreditch Store Has a Barbershop and VR Technology
VR Cricket Experiences
'A Proper Ball' is a VR Event from Yorkshire Tea and the ECB
Spooky Parenting Games
The Park Game Takes a Spooky Take On Parenting
Wearable Cockpits
BAE Systems' Wearable Cockpit Won't Require Hardware Upgrades
Intuitive Inventory Platforms
Microwarehouse Makes Physical Stores Better Than Online Outlets
Virtual Reality Sports Events
The 2015 U.S. Open Will Be Streamed in VR Technology
Augmented Smart Eyewear
The ODG R-7 Smartglasses are Designed For Enterprise Users
Virtual Reality Photojournalism
The Getty Images VR Database Will Be Accessible with Oculus Rift
Virtual Reality Film Festivals
The Kaleidoscope Film Fest Will Show 20 Virtual Reality Short Films
Live-Streaming Soda Campaigns
The Mountain Dew Brand is Using Periscope to Boost Engagement
App-Connected Racetrack Toys
This Bluetooth Race Car Toy Works Alongside an Accompanying App
Multi-Sensory Cinemas
'The Feelies' Transforms Film Experiences with Virtual Reality
Complementary Cooking Academies
The Tesco Flame Academy Sets Up Shop in Store Parking Lots
Cheese-Sampling Photobooths
The Laughing Cow Has Embarked on a Tour Promoting a New Product
Virtual Reality Armbands
The 'UnlimitedHand' Allows Users to Physically Feel Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Command Centres
The Portable Command Centre is a Virtual Military Command Post
Bathroom Retailer Pop-Ups
QLoo Launched a Clever Activation at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships
Railway Recruiting Simulators
Deutsche Bahn's Employee Training Program is VR-Powered
Milk Bottle Christmas Trees
Arla Foods UK is Celebrating the Holidays with a Dairy-Inspired Tree
Smartphone VR Cases
The Figment Virtual Reality iPhone Case Makes Immersive Experiences Easy
Virtual Reality Swing Sets
The Swing Virtual Reality Program is Used While Riding a Swing Set
Sensitive VR Armbands
This Concept Device Turns the VR Experience into a Physical One
Digital Christmas Countdowns
The Body Shop's Advent Calendar Countdown is Themed After Happiness
VR Shooting Simulators
VirTra Helps Law Enforcement Improve Shooting Accuracy, Virtually
Virtual Museum Exhibits
The Virtual Reality Weekend Transports Museum Visitors to the Bronze Age
VR Football Training Technology
The Dallas Cowboys to Use Virtual Reality to Train Quarterbacks
Roller Coaster Chair Sculptures
This Arial Sculpture Reimagines Outdoor Public Seating
Synchronized Queue Entertainment
Liseberg Amusement Park Has Gamified a Roller Coaster Line
VR Cereal Boxes
Nutri-Grain's BOLT Cereal Box Lets People Experience Virtual Reality
Fashion-Punishing Christmas Ads
This Old Navy Ad Spot Puts Unfashionable Guests at the Kids' Table
Haunted House Apps
The 'Night Terrors' App is a Nightmarish Augmented Reality Game
Luxury Hotel VR Tours
The Shangri-La Hotels Now Offer Immersive VR Tours to Attract Travelers
VR Dinosaur Experiences
The Jurassic Park 'Raptors Encounter' Ride Mimics Reality
Virtual Reality Roleplay Games
VR Gaming Levels Up With the Introduction of Dungeons and Dragons
Virtual Learning Headsets
Google Expedition Introduces Virtual Reality to the Classroom
Immersive Bus-Driving Games
The Desert Bus Game Can Now Be Played in Virtual Reality
Affordable Virtual Reality Cameras
This Flying Camera Makes It Easy to Form Virtual Reality Video
Multimedia Gaming Pads
Mad Catz's Gaming Pad Also Operates as a Multimedia Keyboard
Virtual Music Synthesizers
The VR Lyra Allows For Mid-Air Touch Control Of a Software Synthesizer
Virtual Reality Cameras
The Nokia Ozo Captures 360 Degree Audio and Video Used for Virtual Reality
Galactic Virtual Therapy
NASA is Developing Multisensory Experiences to Keep Astronauts Sane
Virtual Reality Sports Ads
This Interactive Ad Promotes Nike's Hypervenom Phantom II Kicks
Responsive Robot Arms
This Robotic Tool Respects People and Objects in Its Surroundings
Wind-Powered Amusement Parks
This Exceptional Eco Theme Park Teaches Visitors About Sustainability
Virtual Dementia Simulators
This Vitrual Reality System is a Learning Tool for Dementia Caregivers
Artisanal Funnel Cake Menus
FunnelDelicious Offers Indulgent and Healthy Dessert Options
Connected Parking Cars
This Smart Car Handles Car Parking and Payment with the Swipe of a Finger
Timepiece-Inspired Boutique Amps
The Ikarus Amp is Inspired By Watch-Making Techniques and Designs
Suggestive VR Campaigns
The 'BaDoinkVR' Adult Site is Giving Out Free Google Cardboard Devices
Curved-Screen Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Features a Curved Glass Back
Individual Three-Wheeled Racers
This Student-Designed 3D-Printed Vehicle is a Clever Hybrid
Eco Hardware Retailers
TreeHouse is a Home Improvement Company That Cares for the Environment
Prescription VR Headsets
The VR Lens Lap Puts Prescription Lens into VR Headsets
In-Store Pharmacy Partnerships
The Target Pharmacy Business is Now Operated by CVS
Touch Simulation Pranks
'The Second Skin Project' from Nivea Dupes People with Virtual Reality
Wearable-Powered Tennis Data
The Feel Wimbledon Experience Measures Biometrics at Centre Court
Contemporary Carpeting Retailers
Carpetright Overhauled Its Business by Upgrading In-Store Tech
Active MS Treatment Ads
This Commercial for Tecfidera Shows a Patient's Healthy Lifestyle
Record-Breaking Rollercoasters
The Valravn Dive Rollercoaster is Coming to Cedar Point in May 2016
Cultural Tribute Photos
The EUSA Photo Series Looks at European and American Cultural Events
Backyard Design Kiosks
Canadian Tire's Patio Builder Tool Helps Consumers Visualize with VR
Electric Vehicle Racing Series
Roborace Will Be the World's First Driverless Car Championship
First-Person VR Puzzles
This Virtual Reality Puzzle is a Immersive First-Person Experience
Speedy Waterproof Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S7 is an Advanced Smartphone Ready for Action
Holiday Computer Protection Ads
This Norton Software Ad Shows the Naughty & Nice List Leaked
VR Design Programs
Point.P's Virtual Reality Tools Let Homeowners Create a Custom House