If your company attends multiple shows/year, you might end up purchasing several kinds of exhibits for different types of events. For big shows you might have a large custom island exhibit while smaller shows require a 10×10 inline exhibit. It’s becoming more and more common, however for companies to request a Multi-purpose Custom exhibit design that’ll work for all or most of their shows.
A multi-purpose custom exhibit that can seamlessly transform from a 20×20 into a 10×20 or 10×10 inline is quite a design challenge. The designs need to be composed of components that are able to be used for the smaller size booths. Not only do they need to transform, but they need to be functional and aesthetically appealing in all forms. They also need to be upgradeable, hold up well to many uses and be used at many types of events. Phew!
In some cases it’s simple. A smartly designed large backwall can be broken down to function as a 10×10 or 10×20 exhibit. In other cases the designs need to be more clever.
Financial Benefits of Multi-Purpose Custom Exhibits
While the initial custom exhibit is typically a bit more expensive than a standard design, the versatility means big cost savings long-term. One quality Multi-purpose custom exhibit might cost around 100k, for example. But compared to purchasing separately a 10×10 for 25k, a 10×20 for 30k and an island for 80k you’re actually saving quite a bit. This is especially true if your needs remain relatively consistent and you can utilize the same design for a number of years.
Brand consistency
No matter the size show and booth you use, your look remains consistent with a multi-purpose custom exhibit. Since all were designed as a cohesive set you can insure that your colors, graphics and product displays remain consistent between trade shows.
Where to begin?
Start off by determining your trade show schedule and your planned booth sizes for those shows. Do you have any special requirements for certain shows? How long will the exhibit be used for? It also helps to define your marketing goals and figure out how your exhibit will help you reach those goals.
