The first of Swarovski's Crystal Studio locations is opening in Costa Mesa, California, offering an experience that combines the traditional brick-and-mortar retail experience with interactive virtual experiences. The space was designed to embody glamour, mastery and innovation and encourage those who visit to embrace creativity, spontaneity and interaction.
One of the most alluring parts of the Swarovski Crystal Studio is the Sparkle Bar, which gives people the chance to discover curated looks and virtually explore products to get inspired. The Sparkle Bar also helps shoppers feel and try on different products and see their brilliance under changing light settings. With the modern consumer in mind, the Sparkle bar is equipped with wireless phone charging technology, which will help to encourage people to photograph and share their experiences.
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Swarovski's Crystal Studio Integrates Engaging Virtual Components
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Virtual Experiences - Companies can integrate virtual components into physical retail spaces to create engaging and interactive experiences for customers.
2. Curated Product Discovery - Offering curated looks and virtual exploration of products can inspire customers and enhance their shopping experience.
3. Technology-enhanced Retail Spaces - Equipping retail spaces with wireless charging and other tech features can encourage customers to share their experiences and increase customer engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Retail - Jewelry retailers can adopt interactive virtual experiences and curated product discovery to attract and engage customers in their stores.
2. Retail Design - Retail design firms can focus on creating technology-enhanced spaces that offer immersive and innovative experiences for customers.
3. Consumer Technology - Consumer tech companies can develop wireless charging solutions and other technologies that can be integrated into retail spaces to enhance customer experiences.