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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: #2 Backlit fabric

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. BEAUTY AND IMPACT In 2015, backlit fabric was the […]
Design for better printing: 6 Image quality issues

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 third 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 […]
Design for better printing: Optimal resolution

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 second 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 […]
Custom design for drama and flair.

Showcasing your unique product line is easy with a custom exhibit design. The U.S. division of a global innovator of lighting technology needed to exhibit in a 20′ x 30′ island exhibit space, including a sizeable storage area, at LIGHTFAIR 2015, held at the Javits Center in NY. They desired an open, clean look with […]