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Elevating the Showroom: From Display Space to Experiential Brand

Kimball International
Kimball International, a leading furniture manufacturer, sought to redefine the purpose of its Chicago showroom—moving beyond product display to create a vibrant, design-forward environment that would embody its brand ethos and resonate with enterprise buyers. Partnering with geniant, the team executed a full experience redesign that fused spatial storytelling, user-centric interaction, and digital-ready brand assets. The result was an immersive showroom that inspired both in-person engagement and online storytelling, effectively strengthening Kimball’s positioning as an innovation-driven design partner.
Opportunity

Kimball’s original showroom at 318 N Carpenter Street had evolved into a static showcase of furniture pieces rather than an activation space that invited engagement, reflection, and connection. As Kimball prepared to welcome enterprise clients and industry partners back into physical spaces post-pandemic, they needed a showroom that felt alive, intentional, and on-brand. They were also lacking a cohesive visual narrative to tell the story of the new space digitally—limiting the brand’s reach and resonance across touchpoints.

Solution

geniant led a comprehensive redesign centered on spatial storytelling, visual identity, and digital performance. The team reimagined the floor plan to prioritize movement and discovery—anchored by a two-sided volume containing a hospitality bar and a working design studio. Visitors could freely explore curated vignettes including lounge, wellness, and collaboration zones, each expressing a different aspect of the Kimball experience. Simultaneously, geniant elevated the visual design language and captured high-resolution photography optimized for digital channels. Image assets were compressed and reformatted for web using best-in-class tools (Squoosh, TinyPNG), allowing the storytelling to live seamlessly across platforms without performance trade-offs.

We rethink what a showroom can be—transforming it from a space into a true brand expression. With clarity, vision, and seamless execution, we craft experiences that go beyond what’s expected

Elevating the Showroom: From Display Space to Experiential Brand

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