How to Find the Right Trade Show Display Company
So you’re on a quest to find someone who can help you design and build your new trade show exhibit. You’re doing this because you understand that the key to being successful at trade shows largely depends on the effectiveness of your display.
In addition to the general challenge of designing and creating a booth, another challenge is finding a company that understands your business, what you do, and what your goals are. Before you search and consult with any trade show display company, be sure you have already established the full scope of your project, your goals and objectives, and any budgetary restrictions.
If you already have your scope and budget established, read below to learn more about some of the factors you need to focus on when selecting your company.
Look Into Their Industry Experience
Obviously, you’d like to work with a company that has many years of demonstrable experience in designing and building trade show displays. However, you should also look for companies that have designed and built exhibits for other businesses in your specific industry.
As you already know, target audiences will vary from industry to industry, so you want to be sure that the company you choose knows how to create a design that will speak to your specific audience.
A trade show display company that has previously worked with businesses like yours will already have a general understanding of what is needed, though they’ll still need you to provide specifications and details to customize the exhibit to your unique needs.
Browse Their Portfolio
Next, a reputable professional trade show exhibit company should be ready, willing, and able to show you an extensive portfolio of their previous work. Their portfolio should be professionally produced with high-quality photos, videos, and descriptions. These examples will also allow you to gauge their experience, versatility, technical expertise, and creativity.
If they are hesitant to show you their portfolio, or if they simply don’t have one, that’s probably an indication that you should seek design services elsewhere. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with working with a new company, but even a startup should have some examples to show you.
Ask About Storage Options
One of your biggest considerations with your trade show displays is where you’re going to keep them when you’re not using them. You’ll need to store them between shows and during the off-season. Ask your prospective trade show display company if they offer storage services as well as handling and shipping assistance.
If they do offer storage services, ask them for details about their warehouse, including safety and security protocols, climate control, the location of the warehouse, and if you would be able to access that warehouse at any time. The logistics of managing trade show exhibits, keeping them safe, and getting them to where they need to go, are the most difficult and time-consuming aspects of attending trade shows. A company that can do all of this for you, and do them well, is worth considering.
Communicate Budget Concerns From the Beginning
Lastly, trade show exhibit companies vary widely in the rates and fees they charge and the services they provide.
Of course, finding the most affordable costs is part of the process, but make sure your budget limitations are communicated early on in the consultation, and find out how far they are willing to work with you to stay within them. A good company should be able to show you where you can save money on features and design elements and still have a setup that will fulfill your requirements. If they aren’t willing to provide you with ideas and suggestions that allow you to have the exhibit you need for the amount of money you can spend, then you may want to start searching for a new company.
GraphiColor Is a Leading Trade Show Display Company
Are you still searching for the right trade show display company? Our team at GraphiColor would love to earn your trust. Founded in 1984, we’re an award-winning trade show exhibit company specializing in designing and constructing all types of trade show displays, including pop-ups, booths, banners, and more. All displays are customized based on our client’s unique needs and budgetary requirements.
To learn more about our past work, please view our portfolio. If you’re interested in scheduling a project consultation with one of our designers, click here to access our online scheduler.
