Engage your audience with graphics

Graphic design is everywhere. From product packaging on our morning cereal, to the traffic signs we pass on our way to work, it affects us daily, and has an influence on the choices we make and the spaces where we interact. At the core, graphic design is the visual communication of information and ideas, presented […]
Sheer Awesome

The ceiling isn’t the limit! Sheer fabrics are great for creating intimate spaces in large areas. This booth used floating sky graphics to make an atmospheric impact and give visitors a view to remember. In September, we visited the International Manufacturing Technology Show, which filled McCormick Place in Chicago. Since it was a local show […]
Brighten your Booth with Lightbox Accents

Make your brand shine by accenting your hanging sign with a lightbox. Bright solid colors with a simple logo will stand out from aisles away. In September, we visited the International Manufacturing Technology Show, which filled McCormick Place in Chicago. Since it was a local show with several of our clients exhibiting, the Nichols team […]
Roll out your ‘red carpet’ with memorable flooring!

Give visitors the red carpet treatment when you guide them through your booth with dynamic icons and graphics from your brand. It will catch the eye, welcome attendees into your exhibit space, and make your booth a fun place to explore. In September, we visited the International Manufacturing Technology Show, which filled McCormick Place […]
Design for Better Printing: Pantone Matching

When working with large format print, there are a number of design considerations that can make your project easier, and create a much better looking result. This is the fourth in a series of posts that will explore some of these considerations from an expert perspective. We hope these posts will help you gain an […]
Driving traffic and brand recognition with a new kind of engagement

When Derek Schmitt from the Nichols team recently attended HCEA 2016, the annual meeting for the Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association, he was looking forward to learning a great deal of useful information. But we had no idea how many amazing insights he would bring back from the gamification session! Gamification is a concept that […]
Top 10 trends for 2016: #9 Video Walls

At Nichols, we are ready to help you capitalize on the top design trends of 2016 to create a captivating trade show exhibit. This series of posts examines the trends from EXHIBITORLIVE 2016, and gives you tips to make use of them in your next exhibit. MAKE A BIG IMPRESSION One great way to draw […]
Top 10 trends for 2016: #8 Charging Stations

At Nichols, we are ready to help you capitalize on the top design trends of 2016 to create a captivating trade show exhibit. This series of posts examines the trends from EXHIBITORLIVE 2016, and gives you tips to make use of them in your next exhibit. POWER UP! Another hot trend from EXHIBITORLIVE is the […]
Top 10 trends for 2016: #7 Industrial Chic

At Nichols, we are ready to help you capitalize on the top design trends of 2016 to create a captivating trade show exhibit. This series of posts examines the trends from EXHIBITORLIVE 2016, and gives you tips to make use of them in your next exhibit. WORK THE INDUSTRIAL LOOK Industrial chic is an interior […]
Top 10 trends for 2016: #5 Shape, Color, & Materials

At Nichols, we are ready to help you capitalize on the top design trends of 2016 to create a captivating trade show exhibit. This series of posts examines the trends from EXHIBITORLIVE 2016, and gives you tips to make use of them in your next exhibit. MAKE YOUR BOOTH POP Color and pattern were applied […]