For retail plazas, holiday decor isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about drawing crowds and creating shareable moments. A luxury shopping center in Shenzhen leveraged Noparde’s
Water Wave Projector (WW-P500) and
Christmas Gobo Projector (XMAS-G400) to transform its 200㎡ building facade into a vivid, immersive Christmas display—combining flowing blue water textures with festive “Merry Christmas” graphics and holiday icons. The result? A viral-worthy installation that boosted weekend foot traffic by 40% and became a local seasonal hotspot.
The Challenge: Stand Out in a Crowded Holiday Decor Landscape
The Shenzhen plaza faced a common holiday dilemma: generic string lights and static banners failed to cut through the city’s festive clutter. With nearby malls deploying large inflatables and light shows, the plaza needed a display that felt both elegant and dynamic—aligning with its luxury brand identity while attracting families and social media-savvy visitors.
Noparde’s Dual-Projection Solution: Water Waves + Christmas Gobos
The plaza’s design team paired two Noparde projector lines to create a layered, eye-catching effect:
- Water Wave Projector (WW-P500): 4 units mounted 15m from the facade cast a flowing, iridescent blue water texture across the entire 200㎡ wall. The projector’s dynamic motion algorithm mimicked gentle ocean ripples—slow, continuous movement that gave the facade a “living, glowing” backdrop (perfect for the plaza’s modern, sleek architecture).
- Christmas Gobo Projector (XMAS-G400): 2 units overlaid bold, colorful holiday elements onto the water wave base:
- Custom “Merry Christmas” lettering (in red/green pastels, matching the plaza’s brand palette)
- Mini icons: snowflakes, Christmas trees, gift boxes (synced to drift slightly with the water wave motion)
- Warm white accent lights around the text to ensure readability against the blue backdrop
Key product features that made the display work:
- Weather Resistance: Both projectors have IP65 ratings, withstanding Shenzhen’s mild winter rain and humidity.
- Brightness Tuning: The WW-P500 (6,000 lumens) and XMAS-G400 (4,000 lumens) were calibrated to avoid clashing—water waves provided a soft base, while Christmas graphics popped without overwhelming the scene.
- Sync Capability: A central controller linked the two projector lines, ensuring holiday icons moved in subtle harmony with the water ripples (no disjointed motion).
The Results: Foot Traffic, Social Shares, and Brand Lift
Over the 6-week holiday deployment (December 2025), the plaza saw measurable success:
- 40% Higher Foot Traffic: Weekend visitor counts rose from 8,000 to 11,200, with 65% of surveyed guests citing the “water wave Christmas display” as their reason for visiting.
- 12k+ Social Media Shares: The display was tagged in 12,000+ Instagram/TikTok posts (with the plaza’s hashtag), reaching 2.3M impressions—driving organic word-of-mouth.
- 25% Sales Lift for Ground-Floor Stores: Retailers near the facade reported a 25% increase in holiday sales, as visitors lingered to take photos and browse.
Why This Dual-Projection Combo Works for Holiday Decor
The Noparde water wave + Christmas gobo pairing solves two key holiday decor pain points:
- Elegance + Playfulness: The water wave base keeps the display refined (fit for luxury spaces), while Christmas gobos add festive cheer that appeals to all ages.
- Versatility: Post-holiday, the water wave projectors can be repurposed for other events (e.g., summer ocean-themed displays), maximizing the plaza’s investment.