Sensodyne Smile Cam: AR Soccer Photo Activation | Elation Digital

SENSODYNE AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) MIRROR-WORLD CUP SOCCER KITS

The Smile Cam: an AR photo moment built around soccer pride

Fans built their own soccer kit, then posed with a giant branded trophy — turning a simple photo op into a shareable, on-brand moment at every event.

Client

Sensodyne

Experience

Augmented reality photo activation

Theme

Soccer / fan pride

Build your kit, then take the shot

The experience walked each guest through a short, guided customization before stepping up to the camera.

 

STEP 01

Pick a kit

Guests chose their shorts and shirt to start building a custom soccer look.

STEP 02

Add the logo

Guests chose their shorts and shirt to start building a custom soccer look.

STEP 03

Layer on extras

Soccer balls, scarves, and other gear rounded out each participant’s look.

 

STEP 04

Pose with the trophy

Every guest finished with a photo beside an oversized branded trophy prop.

 

Guests of every age lined up to build a kit and grab their photo.

Image captures per event
90 s

Every capture was personalized, shareable, and unmistakably Sensodyne.

Why it worked

Personalization plus a payoff moment worth sharing.

The strength of the Smile Cam wasn’t the technology alone — it was pairing an augmented reality build-your-kit step with a genuinely fun photo experience. Letting guests design their own look before the camera gave every shot a personal touch, while the oversized trophy prop turned the moment into something worth posting.

Soccer-themed activations tend to resonate because they tap into built-in team spirit — something we’ve seen work well across other sports experiential marketing programs, including a similar soccer-themed activation built around World Cup energy.

It’s a clear example of what a well-designed brand activation needs: an easy hook, a fast path to personalization, and a moment worth sharing.