
Positioned as the heart of the retail experience, this zone highlights Optus’ shift from hardware-focused retail to immersive, content-rich engagement, encouraging exploration and discovery.
The Content-Driven Experience Zone is the store’s interpretive centre: a choreography of screens, kiosks and product islands designed to translate Optus’ services through storytelling rather than specification sheets. The floor plan places interactive stations along a prominent yellow procession path that funnels footfall through curated scenes. Free-standing kiosks with large multi-touch displays allow visitors to browse plans, compare bundled services, or simulate device performance with AR overlays. Surrounding product islands are intentionally sparse — a few hero devices presented on angled timber plinths — to keep attention on the digital narrative.
The backdrop is a large-format printed mural that references local culture and brand motifs, providing a visual anchor without overpowering screen content. Materials are chosen for tactility and durability: honed concrete tiles underfoot, smooth oak veneers for counters, and powder-coated steel for kiosk frames. Integrated sensors and analytics capture dwell time and interaction rates, feeding a central CMS that schedules content and measures success. Acoustics are managed with vertical felt baffles and service staff wear micro-comm devices to maintain an attentive, unobtrusive service model. The zone supports multiple programming modes: broadcast content during peak sporting events, guided demos at set times, and user-driven exploration the rest of the day.
Security considerations include locked cabinetry for premium devices and a staff-monitored soft perimeter around demo units. By prioritising curated content and experiential metrics, this area reframes retail as an education-led entertainment platform — measurable, measurable and optimised for social sharing.