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    Interactive Digital Signage for Shopping Malls

    Malls already have the screens and the footfall. TapGest adds the interaction that makes visitors stop, play and remember the campaign.

    The challenges we hear most

    Screens blend into the background

    Shoppers pass looping video walls without registering the message.

    Dwell time is short

    Atriums and corridors give a campaign only a few seconds to make an impression.

    Hard to prove engagement

    Passive signage gives tenants and brands little to point at beyond footfall estimates.

    Hygiene and wear on touch kiosks

    Shared touchscreens in public areas need cleaning and maintenance.

    How interactive digital signage helps

    Shopping centres are TapGest's most frequent environment: we have run campaigns in Aupark Bratislava, Quadrio Prague, Fashion Arena Outlet Prague and malls in Sarajevo.

    The formats that work in malls are short, visible and shareable — an AR moment, a gesture-controlled prize game or a live conversation on a screen.

    Because the experience is camera-driven, it works in open public space with no touch surface and no app download.

    How it works

    Turn the atrium into a stage

    A large AR display makes shoppers part of the campaign, and the crowd it draws becomes part of the attraction.

    Give a reason to engage

    A gesture-controlled wheel of fortune or scratch game ties the interaction to a tenant offer or giveaway.

    Create a shareable keepsake

    AR photo experiences send visitors away with branded content they post themselves.

    Connect people, not just screens

    The Telekom Respect campaign used live two-way audio and video between a studio and Aupark Bratislava.

    Best use cases

    • Atrium activations during peak trading periods
    • Outlet and centre-wide promotions with a prize mechanic
    • Seasonal and holiday campaigns
    • Tenant and brand co-marketing moments
    • Landmark or attraction experiences for visitors

    Key benefits

    Stops foot traffic

    Interaction beats a looping spot in a busy corridor.

    Sellable to tenants

    An interactive activation is a distinct package, not another ad slot.

    Touchless by design

    No shared surfaces in high-traffic public areas.

    Proven in the region

    Delivered in centres across Slovakia, Czechia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Technology and implementation

    • Camera-based gesture and body tracking
    • Real-time AR rendering on large-format displays
    • Live two-way audio and video connection
    • Deployment on the centre's existing digital signage

    TapGest case studies

    Frequently asked questions

    Can the experience run on our existing mall screens?

    In most cases yes — we deliver the interactive application and the camera-based interaction layer for displays already installed in the centre.

    What formats work best in a mall?

    Short, self-explanatory ones: AR photo moments, gesture-controlled prize games, and live interactive campaigns like Telekom Respect.

    Is it suitable for a public, unstaffed area?

    Yes. The experiences are designed so that a passer-by can understand and start them without assistance.

    Which centres have you worked with?

    Our mall campaigns include Aupark Bratislava, Quadrio Prague, Fashion Arena Outlet Prague and shopping malls in Sarajevo.

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    Planning a campaign in your centre?

    Tell us about the location and the trading period, and we'll propose a format that fits the space.