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 […]
Design for better printing: Global color / merging swatches

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 sixth 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 […]
Display to your best advantage

Video walls can create a dynamic experience, and allow you to show facets of your operation, process, or products that aren’t displayed elsewhere in your booth. One beautiful way to accomplish a three-dimensional effect is to integrate video monitors with structural elements. One of our favorite displays (above) cleverly hid the edges of the monitor […]
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: 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 […]
Top 10 trends for 2016: #10 Engaging Attendees

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. APPEALING ENGAGEMENT Though your company product information is important, […]
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 […]