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Versatile Applications of LED Screens: From Retail to Transportation

Written by Entwined | Mar 4, 2024 12:00:00 AM

As visual communication becomes more prominent and the audience’s attention becomes harder to capture, LED screens have emerged as undisputed champions. Their vibrant displays, versatility, and adaptability have revolutionised how we convey information, captivate audiences and enhance customer journeys. Take a look at some of the diverse applications of LED, from sprawling retail environments to bustling transportation hubs.

 

The Multifaceted World of LED Screens

LED technology has had a significant impact on the display industry, transforming the way we perceive visual content. They have the unique ability to deliver brilliant, high-contrast visuals and exceptional brightness. This allows them to deliver exceptional visuals, whether in direct sunlight or in dim environments. Along with the ease with which they fit in any space, it's no wonder they're the top pick for every industry. 

 

Retail Spaces: Elevating the Shopping Experience

To win at retail, you’ve got to capture the shopper’s gaze and craft the most immersive in-store journey. As more and more retailers introduce digital signage into their visual marketing strategies, it becomes harder to rise above the noise. LED screens can help to draw attention and create a unique shopping experience.

  • Dynamic Product Displays

    Breathe life into static mannequins and storefronts and exhibit your products being used by real people. This versatile visual marketing tool allows you to switch your campaigns and promotions with just a few clicks. That way, you can be sure that your audience is always shown the latest and best products you have to offer.
  • Capture attention or encourage POS purchases

    The versatility and modularity of LEDs allow them to fit into any space. Choose a high-bright option in your storefronts to capture your shopper’s attention. Lead your customers through your store with freestanding LEDs, or use LED tickers to draw their attention to the various sections within your store. End the customer journey at the point of sale, highlighting loyalty programs or complementary purchases.
  • Enhanced Store Navigation

    For larger stores or flagship locations, large LED walls can double as interactive maps to guide shoppers through the location. Sync your LED wall with your POS, and you can even provide shoppers with real-time information on product availabilities.
  • Interactive In-Store Experiences

    Take your visual marketing even further by creating interactive LED product displays. Utilise QR codes to show your customers personalised content. You can even show your customers what a product would look like on them. Interactive LED displays allow you to truly set your brand’s in-store experience apart.

Optus' flagship store on Melbourne’s Bourke Street utilises LED to engage its customers in a uniquely Optus experience. LEDs guide them through the store and encourage them to interact with its various zones. Take a look here at how they’ve set themselves apart in the heart of Melbourne.

 

Transportation Hubs: Keeping Travelers Informed

When getting somewhere on time can make or break your customer’s experience with you, accurate information and clear communication are crucial. As we get busier and more globalised and time becomes scarce, relying on announcements alone may not suffice. LED screens are a great way to ensure your travellers get the information they need when they need it.

  • Real-Time Information

    Provide travellers with the latest information on departure and arrival times with just a few clicks. LED screens can integrate with your systems to pull the most up-to-date information. That way, your travellers are informed with the least amount of work. During emergency situations, this also allows you to quickly provide travellers with all the information they need quickly and efficiently.
  • Wayfinding and Navigation

    Large, eye-catching LED walls and displays can help to guide travellers to their boarding gates, navigate to various transportation options, or easily find their baggage gate.

  • Advertising and Promotions

    Integrate your digital displays with a retail media system to allow them to work harder for you. Turn them from a practical method to direct your travellers to a revenue-generating machine by offering advertising and promotional spaces where possible. 

The Redlands City Council has taken advantage of LEDs, utilising secure, freestanding plinths. These LED screens provide their travellers with the latest service information and relevant promotions. Find out more about their solution here.

 

Hospitality: Engaging Guests and Creating Memorable Experiences

Delivering memorable guest experiences is the driving force of the hospitality industry, and the addition of LED screens to your toolkit is a great way to boost your guest’s experience. These versatile displays provide you with a plethora of possibilities to impress your guests from the moment they enter your locations.

  • Lobby Displays

    Whether you’re utilising LED screens to welcome guests, highlight event schedules, or to establish the right ambience for your guests, these adaptable displays offer limitless possibilities for you to create an unforgettable experience from the get-go.

  • Meeting and Event Spaces

    Set yourself apart as a premier location to host events. LED displays take conferences and special events to the next level and allow hosts to interact with their audiences like never before.

 

Healthcare: Improving Patient Experiences

Providing patients with the right information is an important part of creating a calm environment in any healthcare setting. LED screens can help keep your patients informed while educating them on various measures or illnesses.

  • Waiting Room Displays

    Keep your patients calm and create a positive waitroom experience for your patients. LED screens can give them updates on the current wait times, pulled straight from your database. To stave off anxiety and keep them entertained during their wait, these screens can also display health tips, provide calming visuals and entertainment.

  • Digital Wayfinding: 

    Medical facilities can sprawl, and patients are frequently moving from one department to the next. Eye-catching LED screens can help them navigate the complex layouts to reduce confusion and stress during their visit.

 

It’s clear that no matter your industry, the versatility of LED displays makes them a powerful tool to interact with your customers, and provide them with the best experience with your business. Whether you’re looking to provide pertinent information quickly or offer a delightful experience, these screens ensure you’re always putting your best foot forward.

We’ve worked to put any LED display on any surface for 15 years, so we’re well-placed to assist if you’re considering taking the plunge into LED. Check out some of our offerings, or reach out to our team to explore some of our options.