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Bundesplatz, Bern

August 1, 2023

Space used: 18 m² —> 500+ participants

Swiss National Day in the Swiss capital

  • Several thousand visitors in attendance

  • A wide variety of activities throughout the event

  • Over 500 participants in a 3 × 6 m area

  • Space is extremely limited:
    —equivalent to 1.5 tents (3 × 6 meters)

  • A steady flow throughout the day

  • No administrative work required on the organizer's part

Extremely limited space

Only 1.5 tents available
At an event with several thousand visitors

Objective:

Create a visible presence in a crowded environment

• Handle a constant flow without congestion

• Offer an activity that is accessible to everyone

• Maintain appeal despite unstable weather

A compact activation zone under a tent

• Optimized for high-speed rotation

• Free use by participants

• An activation manager on site

• Installation without heavy infrastructure

This case does not fit our standard format. Above all, it demonstrates the adaptability of the TAK TAK TAK concept in exceptional circumstances.

Children and adults gather around a giant Connect Four game at an outdoor event held under a white tent. The scene is bustling with people, including some with strollers and bicycles, on a paved area.

Impact on the event

Even in a small space, a well-designed area allows you to:



• to maintain a steady flow

• to organize a space

• to increase overall engagement with the event

Result

• Over 500 participants engaged throughout the day
• Continuous, uninterrupted flow
• No management required on the organizer’s part
• Consistent usage despite the rain

The area became a natural gathering spot during the event.

Despite the rainy weather:

• The zone has remained active continuously

• Visitors used it as a shelter

• The activity helped maintain the overall atmosphere of the event

Excerpt from the TV broadcast on Tele-Bärn, August 1, 2023 TV excerpt — event organizer: “Very satisfied with the presentation and the impact on the audience”

TakTakTak Case Study: August 1, Bern

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