Boiler Room I Headspace Pop Up Retail Space

Meditation Reimagined

The goal of the project was to combine two distinct brands & apply the shared identity to a physical space, merchandise, signage, & design collateral such as flyers & invitations, while solving a design problem within a three-dimensional environment. A key constraint was to design the space using only two shipping containers, which shaped the layout & flow of the experience. By fusing high-energy, rhythmic music with mindfulness, the project reimagines what meditation can look & feel like, showing that meditation can be just as powerful in motion as it is in stillness. Visitors are guided through an immersive journey, beginning on the dance floor & transitioning into a calm wind-down zone, demonstrating how movement & intense sound can create a meditative flow state. At the end of the experience, attendees receive a QR code linking to the Headspace app, where they can continue exploring a special Boiler Room × Headspace section launched alongside the event. Promoted at major music festivals like Hard Summer, as well as through traditional & digital campaigns, the project invites a new audience to discover meditation through rhythm & energy.

SKILLS

Exhibit Design
Brand Integration

Layout Design

Typography

TOOLS

SketchUp

V Ray
Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop

WIREFRAMES

EXPERIENCE

The entrance tunnel functions as a sensory threshold, compressing space & amplifying sound to heighten anticipation before visitors reach the activation zone.

The DJ space reframes meditation as movement, using synchronized breathing cues & high-energy music to demonstrate that intensity can also cultivate focus & presence.

The transitional passage gradually lowers stimulation, allowing the body to shift from heightened rhythm into a slower, more grounded state.

The wind-down zone introduces carpeted hills & overhead breathing visuals to ground the body after activation, helping visitors integrate the experience and return to calm awareness.

The final exit moment bridges the physical installation with the digital platform, extending the meditative experience beyond the event through a dedicated Boiler Room × Headspace interface.

APP INTEGRATION

The Boiler Room integration embeds high-energy DJ sets into the Headspace platform, reframing movement as an intentional mindfulness practice. Organized into guided grooves for energy, focus, anxiety relief, motivation, & positivity, the experience transforms intensity into structured emotional regulation.

PROMOTIONAL COLLATERAL

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