Transforming Pantone into Space: Sensory Design with Colored Acrylic
By Yan Luo | Samtop Display
How can brands turn their Pantone color into more than a flat graphic? With colored acrylic, your brand shade becomes a physical, immersive experience. From signage and plinths to partitions and lighting, colored acrylic creates branded spaces that are emotional, memorable, and photo-ready. At Samtop, we help brands design and fabricate color-centric retail and event environments that transform identity into experience.
In today’s crowded retail and event environments, how can brands ensure their color identity stands out and connects emotionally with customers? How do you make your Pantone color not just visible, but also experiential in a way that reflects your brand personality?
Simply displaying products or placing logos in your brand color is not enough. Your color should evoke emotion and engagement, creating an environment that speaks for your brand. But how can you elevate color beyond a flat surface into an immersive experience?
Colored acrylic is the answer. By using acrylic panels, plinths, partitions, and lighting, you can transform your Pantone color into an environmental experience that’s social media-worthy and emotionally resonant. At Samtop, we specialize in crafting these dynamic, modular color-centric spaces that deliver a memorable and immersive brand experience.
🎨 Why Colored Acrylic Matters for Brand Experience
Colored acrylic brand experience connects Pantone color directly to customer emotion.
| Design Element | Role |
|---|---|
| Color = Instant Brand Recognition | Think Tiffany blue, Fendi yellow, Glossier pink — iconic shades communicate identity instantly. |
| Emotional Response | Colors evoke feelings: calm, excitement, luxury, clarity. Acrylic enhances that through light & reflection. |
| Social Sharing | Bold color zones encourage customer photos and branded UGC moments. |
| Environmental Coherence | Acrylic lets you apply brand color across signage, props, fixtures, and backgrounds — seamlessly. |
🛠️How to Use Colored Acrylic in Retail & Event Design
| Application | Acrylic Execution |
|---|---|
| Logo Walls | Custom-colored acrylic letters or 3D signage, Pantone-matched |
| Product Risers | Glossy or frosted acrylic plinths in brand color, mix heights for rhythm |
| Color Arches & Frames | Standing or suspended colored frames that define zones or photo spots |
| Shelving & Partitions | Frosted, tinted, or gradient acrylic panels dividing space with brand tone |
| Ceiling or Hanging Elements | Lightweight colored acrylic clouds, ribbons, panels for immersive ceilings |
🌈 Types of Colored Acrylic Finishes for Different Brand Moods
| Finish | Visual Mood | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Glossy Opaque | Bold, saturated, modern | High-energy brands, fashion, beauty |
| Frosted Translucent | Soft, dreamy, refined | Skincare, luxury, wellness |
| Transparent Tint | Light, ethereal, floating | Jewelry, fragrance, minimalist brands |
| Mirror Acrylic (Colored) | Glamorous, playful, reflective | Events, pop-ups, beauty campaigns |
| Gradient Printed | Dynamic, emotional flow | Backdrops, storytelling walls, hero areas |
We use colored acrylic brand experience techniques in signage, partitions, and immersive props.
🧱 Case Study: Pink Colored Acrylic Experience for Cosmetic Brand
Client: Trending Korean beauty brand
Brief: Create a 100% brand-pink immersive zone in a mall atrium
Execution:
- Glossy pink acrylic panels used for arch, logo wall, and plinths
- Backlit frosted pink acrylic as selfie wall with brand hashtag
- Pink tinted acrylic dividers for product demo areas
- Installed in under 6 hours, completely modular
- Included mirror-acrylic ceiling strips for sparkle and contrast
Result:
