NEW YORK — For its new flagship store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, which opened May 1, Oakley offers customers a visual feast for the eyes — 27 LCD screens arranged in rows of three that are incorporated in fragmented forms suspended across the length of the ceiling. Moment Factory provided a key visual assist.
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The project follows Moment Factory’s successful participation in the launch of Oakley’s “Disruptive by Design” campaign in Los Angeles in February 2014. Through this new global marketing initiative, Oakley aims to celebrate its legacy and culture of disruption, and set out their blueprint for future innovation. In response to this new brand direction, Moment Factory created a living, breathing installation that embodies the renegade spirit of Oakley’s design ethos.
Strategic Architectural Design
Moment Factory’s concept had to successfully fit within the existing architectural design, while also expressing the brand’s strong connection to technological innovation. The installation’s physical design took inspiration from the exterior storefront architecture – featuring large pleated metal components. The store’s long and narrow footprint also created opportunities to explore movement and create a coherent visual impact over a long distance. 27 LCD screens arranged in rows of 3 are incorporated in fragmented forms suspended across the length of the ceiling. The shifting angles and surfaces result in anamorphic tricks – playing with perception of the installation in space and the decomposition of the video surface. Retail operations were also a key consideration in the design process: with a ceiling mounted installation, all valuable wall and floor space is available for sales and merchandising.
Beyond Branded Content – Visuals That Inspire
Moment Factory’s expertise in pacing permanent installations was key in terms of developing an evolving visual landscape. Content is divided into four capsules, running in alternating patterns and rhythms according to store hours and activity on 5th Avenue. Within the media-saturated context of Manhattan, the capsules are designed to draw in customers from the street, revealing complex layers as they experience the installation from a closer perspective. Rolling transitions merge footage of Oakley’s performance athletes with a visual language developed entirely by Moment Factory.
Breaking New Ground In Multimedia Retail Design
This expansive structure shows Moment Factory’s commitment to creating immersive environments and digital platforms that engage customers. With an international team of 16 people, in collaboration with respected Brooklyn-based digital fabrication studio SITU Fabrication, and Fulkra – technology integrators from Los Angeles, Moment Factory once again demonstrates its creative leader- ship and expertise in creating leading edge multimedia installations.
Moment Factory is a new media and entertainment studio specializing in the conception and production of multimedia environments combining video, lighting, architecture, sound and special effects to create remarkable experiences. With over 300 achievements since its inception in 2001, Moment Factory has developed a unique methodology in the production of multimedia experiences. Productions span the globe and include such clients as the Los Angeles International Airport, Cirque du Soleil, the LIGHT at Mandalay Bay, Disney, Sony Pictures, Microsoft, Nine Inch Nails, Madonna and the NFL.