What companies use a digital showroom for
Typical occasions are products that can't be brought along (too large, too abstract, still a
prototype), as well as consulting situations where variants and configurations need to be played
out live. Instead of a brochure and a projector, a guided experience emerges that relieves the
sales team and increases dwell time.
Core components
- Large-format display (LED wall or display wall) as a visual anchor.
- Interactive stations with touch or gesture control.
- Content management, so content can be maintained centrally and adapted per target group.
- Lighting design, which directs attention and gives the space a premium feel.
How it differs from an Experience Center
- product- and sales-focused
- play out variants and configurations live
- displays, interactive stations, and content control instead of static display cases
Typical for products that can't be brought along — too large,
too abstract, or still a prototype.
vs.
- goes beyond individual products
- stages the entire brand or innovation capability as an experience
Typical for appearances where the brand as a whole is meant
to make an impact — not a single product.
In practice, the terms digital showroom and
Experience Center tend to overlap; what matters is the goal, not
the label.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a showroom and a digital showroom?
A digital showroom relies on media technology instead of static exhibits: content can be updated, explored interactively, and adapted to different visitor groups — a classic showroom displays physical objects.
For which industries is a digital showroom worthwhile?
Anywhere products require explanation, are large, or are abstract — for example in industry, construction, software, medical technology, and energy. It is also increasingly used for recruiting and customer reception.
Further reading
A factual glossary entry without marketing language. Last reviewed: July 2026.