Show floor tips for exhibitors: Show Labor

Once your booth is designed, built and packed, you’re all set for the show, right? Not so fast. If your booth requires show labor for install and dismantle (I&D), this post will walk you through some other key things you should be aware of. It’s important that you have as much knowledge about your exhibit […]
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 […]
Stake your claim with hanging signs

Define your space with a dimensional, illuminated, show-stopping creation (above). 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 scouted the floor looking for the best examples of the 2016 Exhibit Trends. Our next […]
Stand Out With LED Edge Lighting!

LED edge lighting demands notice for these attractive product displays (above). 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 scouted the floor looking for the best examples of the 2016 Exhibit Trends. Our […]
Design for Better Printing: Black vs Rich Black

When working with large format printing, there are a number of design considerations that can make your project easier, and create a much better looking result. This is the fifth 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 […]
New year, new trade show resolutions.

Our new year’s resolution: to create an amazing trade show display just for you. As we say goodbye to 2014, we have been reflecting on all of the goals and resolutions we were able to meet. It was a year of growth and changes, during which we added wonderful clients, brought on a number of […]
Consolidate your shipping.

A simple way to minimize your costs and stress associated with trade show shipping. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran in the world of trade show exhibiting you have probably noticed that the largest expense on your show services bill is that of “Material Handling,” or what is sometimes known as “Drayage.” trade […]