By Alexandre Lemieux, Creos
From shopping destinations to mixed-use developments, the question is no longer: “How do we get people in?” It’s: “How do we make them want to stay?”
The answer lies in experiences that spark wonder, belonging and joy — emotions powerful enough to transform a routine visit into a lasting memory and a property into a place people can’t wait to return to.
Nearly 80% of Gen Z and Millennials say they wish they could unplug, according to eMarketer, while ICSC’s Industry Insights highlights how this digital fatigue is influencing consumer behavior. Your property can answer that need by offering collective, offline experiences that bring people back — again and again.
Beyond the Shopper: Designing Spaces for Connection
Today’s commercial spaces are more than retail corridors. They are stages for life’s moments —where families create memories, children explore with wonder and communities come together to share experiences that foster a sense of belonging.
Joy is a universal emotion. Across generations, people are rediscovering the comfort of nostalgia and the spark of playfulness, fueling a growing demand for shared experiences that truly connect.
At Creos, we believe in spaces that speak to everyone — where children are invited to play, families to explore and passersby to pause, smile and stay. Our interactive installations don’t just decorate — they activate. Corridors turn into destinations, courtyards into stages and plazas into gathering places.
This universality is our foundation. By creating a shared emotional ground, our experiences drive not only foot traffic but heart traffic — delivering tangible value to tenants while strengthening every property’s identity.
And What About the Employees?
Too often, the people who work onsite are left out of the equation. Yet they are your most consistent users — the ones who give daily meaning to your spaces, from offices and corridors to plazas, courtyards and the public square that frames your property.
Offering them access to inspiration, play and delight isn’t just thoughtful design. It’s a smart investment. Because a space that makes employees feel alive, seen and included isn’t just a workplace — it’s a reason to stay.
Art as Strategic Activation: Shared Spaces, Shared Value
As the lines blur between commercial, residential and office environments, one thing is clear: people need shared spaces that mean something.
Spaces must be flexible and emotionally rich. They should be intentionally designed for a mix of users — from visitors to residents to the thousands of employees passing through every day.
This is where interactive public art becomes a game-changer. Creos installations can be temporary or seasonal, adaptable to different environments and scalable for both intimate corners and expansive plazas.
They don’t just enhance aesthetics — they spark genuine emotion. And in a world where attention is currency, emotion drives value.
Ready To Create a Place People Love Coming Back To?
When a space makes people feel alive, connected and inspired, it transforms into a destination.
Let’s imagine together how your space can become a destination people can’t wait to return to.
Contact: Alexandre.Lemieux@creos.io