A purpose designed exhibition stand is one such way of standing out from the crowd and wowing passers by at any event, seminar or function. Arguably the first step on the road to starting potentially lucrative conversations, a higher profile can help to divert footfall towards products and services on display. Exhibition stand suppliers and portable presentation system specialists Printdesigns have helped thousands of companies to get creative with their stands in order to yield maximum results. Here they share their top tips on finding the right exhibition display stand.

There’s a massive variety of different types of exhibition stands and choosing the right stand for a given situation – pop up stands, shell clad, banner stands, modular, twist banner, folding panel – the list is endless. Picking the right system can be extremely difficult, especially during the current financial climate where all investments should be correctly placed.

Top Tip 1: Shop Around for the best Exhibition Stand Deals

Shopping around never goes out of fashion however the financial markets are performing. If you put the time into finding the right display system, you could make huge savings in the process and will end up with an exhibition stand solution that will serve you well over a number of events, rather than just being used the one time. Get a feel for the different stand systems available and the various printing options. Bear in mind that some exhibition stand firms will add on hidden extras and you will need to factor in the cost of graphics, printing, construction and dismantling. Depending on the type of exhibition stand you choose, there may also be storage costs to consider.

Top Tip 2: Are Your Exhibition Stand Graphics Long Lasting?

Always check how your graphics are being added to your stand and that the solutions being used are extremely hard wearing. This will expand the life of your exhibition stand and save money in the long term. You can purchase replacement graphics for a banner exhibition stand at a later date or mix and match marketing messages with a choice of graphics for various products or services that you may offer. The graphics should initially be long lasting to ensure a maximum ROI. You also want bright, vivid colours from high quality printing to ensure your stand makes an impact at the event.

Top Tip 3: Check the Warranty on your Exhibition Stand

Check with the retailer that your stand is covered by a warranty. Ideally you need either a warranty or exhibition stand insurance to save money in the long run. A warranty on your exhibition stand also shows you that the retailer has faith and confidence in the products they are selling.

Top Tip 4: Stock Up On Exhibition Essentials

Exhibitions are busy times so you’ll want to be manning your stand and demonstrating your products, not popping to the shop for tape or trying to find spare bulbs in an unfamiliar town. Carrying spares and essentials such as Velcro tape to hand position display boards will save time and reduce stress levels on the day. It’s not just the practicalities of your stand you’ll need to add to your essential checklist – be sure to have enough business cards printed and spare letter headed paper on hand to provide visitors with a means of contacting you after the event.

Top Tip 5: Don’t Forget Interior Stand Displays

While it’s easy to get carried away planning the exterior look of your exhibition stand, don’t forget to consider how you’re going to make an impact with the interior. Aside from furniture, you’ll need to consider any AV display equipment and stands for literature such as company brochures as well as seating and work areas. If you plan to have desks or tables on the stand, perhaps in a consultation area or reception corner to sit down and speak with clients, you can mix and match your main exhibition stand with a desktop pop up exhibition stand display. A desktop pop up creates an eye catching, modern visual backdrop and sits on a table or desk within your stand. It’s also compact so you can use it to reinforce key messages without losing out on valuable space.

For more information on the range of exhibition stands offered by Print Designs, please visit their website at http://www.printdesigns.com/ or follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Printdesigns

Mark Thompson, from the firm who offers a range of exclusive and unique exhibition stands, banner stands and pop-up stands, said, “While many large bespoke exhibition companies have struggled, we have done very well.

“I would say that this is mainly because many companies are choosing to be selective about exhibiting and we are instead realising the benefits of attending multiple smaller or niche events as opposed to spending an entire years exhibiting budget on a large exhibition stand.”

Large exhibition stands can be extremely expensive to produce and are costly for the consumer because more often than not, they are used only once and the costs in labour for the assembly, dismantling and logistics of transport are all contributory factors in this.

For a firm who started out with humbling roots, a small office and a product portfolio that only stretched to small volumes of point of sale marketing material such as tickets and posters, Printdesigns are now a global firm which specialise in an extensive range of exhibition stands and graphic design options.

Offering their customers with an extensive online shopping experience, a range of new products and a selection of online special offers, means that Printdesigns has become a one stop resource for those who are keen to purchase pop up displays, banner stands and roller banners.

Take a look at the range of portable banner stands, pop up stands, pop up displays, exhibition stands and roller banners available from Printdesigns: http://www.printdesigns.com. You can also follow the firm on Twitter: http://twitter.com/printdesigns.

About Printdesigns: Printdesigns is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of portable banner stands, pop up stands, pop up displays, exhibition stands and roller banners. They are a specialist print company dealing in the production of portable display stands for exhibitions, conferences, events and advertising. Since our company formed in 1999 we have produced work for a wide variety of businesses both large and small. Our display stands have been the choice for big businesses such as Microsoft, Sony, BMW, Mazda and Lexmark.

Leading Exhibition Stand Provider Offering Cut-Cost Packages

Many companies looking to exhibit their products and services at an event will have some idea of what sort of pop up stands or banner stand they are looking for. In order to help businesses ensure that they have everything they need for the perfect display, Printdesigns, the leading supplier of exhibition stands now offers some excellent ‘exhibition bundle deals’ containing everything a company will need for the perfect show or event.

In order to create a positive and memorable display at a show or convention it is important to co-ordinate the layout artwork on your exhibition stand. A simple banner stand can be effective in its own right but a display looks much more professional and makes more impact when accompanied by smaller stands, lights, a cabinet and somewhere you can display your brochures or literature.

A spokesperson for the company who can help you find the right exhibition stand said, “Our exhibition bundle deal is a great way of getting yourself kitted-out for that all-important show or event. We have put together the various essential items that every exhibition stand should feature and, what’s more, we offer the complete bundle with a saving of £96 plus VAT against what you would pay for the individual components. It really is the perfect way to kit your company out for an event.”

The exhibition bundle features a 3×3 express pop up stand in addition to two Quickroll Classic 850mm Wide Durable Roller banner stands. Printdesigns also include a pair of halogen floodlights for the pop-up stand and printed graphics for the front and sides of the pop up stand are included.

In addition to these three striking display stands, Printdesigns also include various other useful and functional items with their exhibition bundle deal. The wheeled case included comes with a folding table top as well as a printed wrap-around panel meaning it can be used as a table or counter. Finally, a folding literature dispenser is included allowing the display of brochures, leaflets and other promotional literature up to A4 size.

Whatever show or event it is that your company is looking to attend; this superb exhibition bundle has everything that you will need. It is also an extremely cost effective way to kit out your organisation with everything you need for your exhibition stand as firms can take advantage of the discount offered for buying the exhibition bundle.

For more information on the range of exhibition stands offered by Print Designs, please visit their website at http://www.printdesigns.com/

One of the main benefits of using a pop-up stand or banner stand at an exhibition is that it features specific, instantly recognisable artwork about you and your company. Branding has never been more important and a good quality exhibition stand can sell your company’s brand image to a wide audience. In order that your exhibition stand is now exactly as you want it to look, Printdesigns, the leading supplier of exhibition stands has a great ‘artwork uploader’ facility on their website.

In these challenging economic times many companies do not want to pay a graphic designer to come up with branded artwork for their company. Many businesses already have in-house designers or a range of artwork that has been produced for them that they want to appear on their banner stands or pop up stands.

Printdesigns website now features an ‘artwork uploader’ which allows users to provide the artwork they require on their exhibition stand. The upload tool is easy to use and can accept a wide range of filetypes including .jpg, .png and even .pdf files.

A spokesperson for the company who can help you find the right exhibition stand said, “Our website now features an artwork upload tool that allows you to transfer files up to 500MB in size with no special software required. To access the artwork upload tool, just register with our website and you can access the upload tool through ‘your account’ section or by clicking the ‘artwork uploader’ link. The artwork upload tool is now an integrated part of the ordering process so you can send files for printing when you place your order or alternatively log back into to ‘your account’ and send files later.”

In addition to the integrated upload tool, a new dedicated server has been installed in Printdesigns’ offices with web-based FTP server software. This new FTP interface allows the upload of any size file via a web-based interface. Files uploaded using the dedicated artwork upload tool or FTP interface are now stored on a RAID server which ensures that files are securely available for customers should they require access to them in the future.

Whatever artwork your business requires on its exhibition stand it is now easy using the ‘artwork uploader’ tool from Printdesigns.

For more information on the range of exhibition stands offered by Print Designs, please visit their website at http://www.printdesigns.com/

To reduce costs for customers who require a professional pop up display on a limited budget, we have produced our own version of the ever popular magnetic pop up display.

We call the new framework our rapid pop up display. In terms of features and geometry, the new pop up stand is identical to the Quick Fix model seen on our website although it is available with a silver framework

The new pop up displays are available in curved shapes only and in a choice of 3×2, 3×3 and 3×4 sizes. Pricing and product information will be added to our website soon.