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 […]

Stand Out With LED Edge Lighting!

Posted on Nov 9, 2016 in Design, Events, News, nSights
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 […]

Top 10 trends for 2016: #1 Panel systems

Posted on Apr 22, 2016 in Events, News, nSights
Top 10 trends for 2016: #1 Panel systems

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. EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTY AND EASE OF USE Versatile, easy-to-use panel […]

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 […]

Flexibility to make a big statement.

Posted on Aug 4, 2015 in Case Studies, Custom Display, Design, Uncategorized
Flexibility to make a big statement.

Meeting your needs for any given show becomes easy when you can scale up with high quality rentals. We recently had a client who wanted to make a big statement at the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting that was held in Washington, DC in April. They had a 40’ x 40’ booth space, and […]

10 BIG trends from Exhibitor 2015: #2 Video walls abound

Posted on May 15, 2015 in Design, Events, News, nOvations, Uncategorized
10 BIG trends from Exhibitor 2015: #2 Video walls abound

Nichols always keeps up-to-date on the latest trends in design and manufacturing of trade show exhibits to help our customers get the best the industry has to offer. At Exhibitor 2015 we observed 10 key trends that will help you stay ahead of the curve with your next exhibit. This is the second in a series […]

New year, new trade show resolutions.

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.

Posted on Dec 12, 2014 in News, nSights, Show Services
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 […]

A passion to solve your problems.

Posted on Aug 13, 2014 in News, nSide Nichols
A passion to solve your problems.

If you’ve worked with Nichols in the past year you’re sure to have encountered our newest Sales Representative, Derek Schmitt. His years with Duo Display selling portable and modular turnkey exhibit systems gave him just the right experience to join the Nichols team, where he began to add value by finding the right trade show […]

Nichols rocks!

Posted on Jul 25, 2014 in Events, News
Nichols rocks!

Look closely and you might be surprised to see Bud Nichols rocking it out at a recent concert at Arlington Park. You already know that Bud’s 30+ years experience in the tradeshow industry has helped build Nichols into the customer-focused, full-service exhibit company that we are today. What you may not know is that Bud […]