Interactive Advertising Installations

Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising

Intimissimi’s Feel the Billboard campaign introduces a tactile approach to outdoor advertising by integrating a real cashmere swatch into street‑level billboards. The installation was placed in high‑traffic pedestrian areas in New York, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles, allowing passersby to physically interact with the Ultralight With Cashmere material. This approach shifts the billboard from a visual medium to a sensory touchpoint, enabling the brand to communicate product quality through direct experience rather than imagery alone. The campaign’s design maintains the brand’s minimalist aesthetic while emphasizing material attributes through physical engagement.

The execution demonstrates how out‑of‑home formats can support experiential marketing by encouraging brief but meaningful interactions in public spaces. By embedding a tangible fabric sample into the billboard structure, Intimissimi creates a moment of discovery that aligns with its focus on softness, warmth, and craftsmanship. The campaign highlights how tactile elements can strengthen brand recall and foster a sense of authenticity in environments typically dominated by digital displays. It also illustrates the potential for sensory cues to deepen consumer connection by transforming routine urban movement into an opportunity for product trial.

Image Credit: Intimissimi

Tactile Outdoor Advertising
Physical fabric integrations convert billboards into touchpoints that communicate material quality and authenticity beyond visual cues.
Sensory-first Branding
Multisensory campaigns prioritize texture and feel to create memorable brand interactions that enhance recall and perceived craftsmanship.
Experiential Micro-interactions
Brief, high-impact tactile moments in public spaces enable brands to create meaningful product trials during everyday commutes.

Sectors Adopting This

Apparel and Fashion Retail
Garment brands gain opportunities to demonstrate fabric quality directly to consumers in urban environments, shifting purchase consideration toward material experience.
Out-of-home Advertising
Billboard operators can evolve from passive displays to interactive installations that command higher engagement and premium pricing models.
Urban Real-estate and Retail Spaces
Street-level landlords and retail concierges can leverage tactile activations to increase foot traffic and differentiate storefront value.
SCORE
8.7 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 88%
Activity 89%
Freshness 85%

Solutions for innovators working at the edge of change. We help transform emerging ideas into practical, durable solutions by combining strategic thinking, creative exploration, and hands-on execution.

Trends © 2026 Trend Hunter Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LinkedIn Instagram X