Although a lot of people are interested in the idea of time travel, this IKEA furniture ad shows that you have to be careful what you wish for. The 'Time Travel Experiment' features a couple shopping at IKEA who were willing to undergo hypnosis.
The stunt involved working with world-famous hypnotist Justin Tranz, and taking a couple through scenes from their potential futures. The trip into the future starts with a birthday celebration for the couple's daughter, fast forward to the daughter planning to take a trip with her yoga instructor, who moves in later down the road. Although these may not be the most picture-perfect scenarios to look forward to in the future, they're pretty fun to watch. The experiment coincides with the launch of this year's IKEA catalog, which is centered around a 'Where the Everyday Begins & Ends' theme.
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Trend Themes
1. Hypnotic Advertising - Explore the use of hypnosis in advertising campaigns to captivate and engage consumers.
2. Immersive Experiences - Create interactive experiences that blend virtual reality, storytelling, and consumer participation.
3. Future Scenarios - Design campaigns that showcase potential future scenarios to evoke emotions and create interest.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Retail - Integrate immersive technologies into furniture retail experiences to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Leverage hypnotic techniques and experiential advertising to create captivating campaigns that leave a lasting impact.
3. Catalog Publishing - Incorporate the concept of future scenarios into catalog publishing to generate curiosity and anticipation among consumers.