Cut Through Digital Noise
Oat Foundry is a pioneer in modernized analog technology, including our signature Split Flap, Picture Flap, and our display companion technology, Algorithm. More and more companies are using our kinetic signage to cut through the digital noise, using our displays to balance nostalgia and sustainability with contemporary design needs. Our Split Flap or Picture Flap displays act more than a static sign – they use sound and motion to signal intention in messaging, setting a unique and fun tone for your space.
What is a Picture Flap Display?
Oat Foundry’s Picture Flap reimagines kinetic signage through retro analog engineering, moving beyond static digital screens. Built to order and printed with your chosen images, each display becomes a distinctive, motion-driven installation designed to captivate viewers.
What is a Split Flap Display?
The Oat Foundry Split Flap display is kinetic signage inspired by the iconic departure boards of European airports. Our reimagined modular system transforms this nostalgic technology into a modern communication tool for clean, direct messaging across offices, restaurants, enterprise cafés, stadiums, residential lobbies, and more.
Oat Foundry’s Split Flap Display
Multi-sensory Messages
Text-based kinetic signage that flips through alphanumeric characters.
What do Split Flaps sound like?
Split Flaps deliver a familiar, yet soft clicking sound as your unique messages fall into place. In our experience, the sound sparks memories of past travels and continues to delight viewers, young and old. The subtle kinetic movement captures attention in spaces, engaging the senses and conveying information that won’t be scrolled past.
How do Split Flaps work?
After a Split Flap is installed, our users schedule or send messages using our software, Portal. Accessed from a laptop or phone, Portal makes it easy to structure and deliver messages in seconds. The actual display leverages a combination of mechanical and electronic components to turn the carousel of flaps in each module, each one with alphanumeric characters.
Why kinetic signage?
Messages and information displayed using our analog tech occupy space in a way digital screens can’t. The tactile experience of watching and listening to a message fall into place is akin to getting a handwritten note or a letter — intentional, considered, and impactful.
How are Split Flap displays used?
Companies all over the world use Split Flap displays to connect and engage with employees and clients alike. Here are some of our best Split Flap display use cases.
Split Flap for Offices and Coworking Spaces
Split Flap for Bars & Restaurants
Split Flap for Stadiums
How much does a Split Flap display cost?
Our signs are bespoke, customizable, and made to order. Pricing starts at $15k and lead times are typically 12 weeks.
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How Can Oat Foundry Help?
We understand how kinetic activity gives analog signs an unmistakable presence – and we’re ready to help you on your creative journey with us! In our demo, our sales team will deliver a dynamic, interactive look at how our displays work.
KINETIC SIGNAGE IN MOTION
Oat Foundry’s Picture Flap Display
Multi-image Kinetic Signage
An image-based analog sign that flips through high-resolution printed images, similar to a the vertical cascade of falling dominos.
What do Picture Flaps sound like?
Similar to Split Flaps, Picture Flap delivers the beloved clack clack sound as parts of your image cascade into place. Combined with the vibrant imagery, the kinetic movement attracts and holds attention in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
How do Picture Flaps work?
Our Picture Flap displays are modularly designed in 12-inch units that can combine to create any layout or orientation that best suits your space.
Why kinetic signage?
In an era dominated by digital screens, analog tech like the Picture Flap display delivers real, physical interaction where it matters the most. When the flaps turn, the display comes alive with motion and sound — drawing the eye and ear to art or information in a way that flat screens seldom can.
How are Picture Flap displays used?
The Picture Flap has been successful when used in retail spaces, art galleries, museums, stadiums, offices, and hotel lobbies. Here are some of our best Picture Flap display use cases.
Picture Flap for Offices
Picture Flap for Museums
Picture Flap for Stadiums
How much does a Picture Flap cost?
Our signs are bespoke, customizable, and made to order. Pricing starts at $20k and lead times are typically 12 weeks after artwork is approved.
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How Can Oat Foundry Help?
Movement is mesmerizing – especially on a Picture Flap! If you’re looking for a way to cut through digital noise for your next trade show, exhibition or as a bold centerpiece within a lobby, stadium, student center or office, our project consultation can help bring the benefits of analog technology into focus! During our demo, our sales team will deliver a dynamic, interactive look at how our displays work.
PICTURE FLAP IN ACTION
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SPLIT FLAP
Multisensory Messages
A text-based analog sign with alphanumeric characters.
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PICTURE FLAP
Multi-image Signage
An image-based analog sign with 20 high resolution printed flaps.
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