Design for better printing: Global color / merging swatches

Posted on Jul 11, 2017 in Design, News
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 […]

Stake your claim with hanging signs

Posted on Nov 15, 2016 in Design, Events, News, nSights
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 […]

Design for Better Printing: Pantone Matching

Posted on Oct 5, 2016 in Custom Display, Design, News, nSights, Show Services
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

Posted on Sep 9, 2016 in Custom Display, Design, Events, News, Show Services
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

Posted on Jun 20, 2016 in Custom Display, Design, Events, News
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: #7 Industrial Chic

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 in Custom Display, Design, Events, News
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: #6 LED Lighting

Posted on Jun 7, 2016 in Design, Events, News
Top 10 trends for 2016: #6 LED Lighting

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. LIGHT IT UP Low cost LED lighting made a […]

Top 10 trends for 2016: #5 Shape, Color, & Materials

Posted on May 27, 2016 in Custom Display, Design, Events, News
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 […]

Design for better printing: Vector vs raster artwork

Posted on Jan 26, 2016 in Design, nOvations, nSights, Show Services
Design for better printing: Vector vs raster artwork

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 first 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 […]

Hot trends. Cool stuff. Nichols Open House 2015.

Posted on Sep 4, 2015 in Custom Display, Design, Events, News, Show Services
Hot trends. Cool stuff. Nichols Open House 2015.

We’re happy to report that the Hot & Cool Open House that we held at Nichols on Friday, August 21st was a great success! It was a fun and very informative time for all. We gave tours of the Nichols facility, showed off our beautiful new showroom exhibits, and gave attendees a first–hand look at […]