Nespresso Split Flap
Case Study
The 4 Elements of Multisensory Cafe Design
Nespresso Split Flap
Nespresso’s statement wall Split Flap is 21 Rows x 40 Columns, assembled with 42,000 flaps.
In a survey of 420+ café customers, ambiance significantly influenced customer satisfaction.
For architects and designers creating modern cafes, “ambiance” translates to intentional design for more imaginative, yet multifunctional spaces. Using bespoke architecture, experiential elements, and sleek branding, the Nespresso flagship in NYC taps into 4 multisensory design traits.
Check out our Nespresso Case Study to learn more about the cafe design and how a large-scale Oat Foundry Split Flap display is at the forefront of their coffee shop experience.
Nespresso transformed the modern cafe experience.
Inside Nespresso’s 42,000 Split Flap Display
Modules: 21 Rows x 40 Columns
Dimensions: 10.6 ft by 9.7 ft
Finish: Classic Black Sheet Metal Casing
Font and Text Style: Custom Font with 20 Custom Color Flaps
Installed: 2025
Nespresso’s Split Flap Statement Wall
Nespresso’s Split Flap Statement Wall is more than signage; it’s an entire kinetic experience.
Here’s a look inside at how Nespresso uses the mechanical magic.
Branding
Nespresso’s iconic logo is translated into an analog wallpaper using the brand’s custom-color Pantone flap palette.
Messaging
Flaps include both alphanumeric characters and custom colors for dynamic messaging, scheduled in advance or sent in real time.
Art
Nespresso creates pixel-style illustrations, transforming its Split Flap into an ever-changing kinetic canvas.
The Oat Foundry Difference
Our handcrafted, built-to-order Split Flap displays are:
- Scaled by the module, sized perfectly to your space
- Legible from up to 100 ft away with ADA-compliant font
- Built with robust materials and real electric gears
- Entirely customizable, from custom logos, symbols, and frame color
- Tested for 50+ million rotations, or 250 years of simulated use
Explore how Split Flap can fit your next project.
