10 Questions to Ask an Exhibition Stand Designer

Your success at an event may depend on your choice of exhibition stand partner. A well-designed stand is about more than just appearances; it’s about attracting the right audience, communicating your brand’s narrative and producing memorable experiences.

However, with so many providers available, how can you determine which one to trust? This is your must-have checklist, a list of questions to ask an Exhibition Stand Designer before you sign a contract, along with what you should learn from their responses.

You don’t want to manage suppliers. A true partner takes care of everything, including live experiences, entertainment, hospitality, and concept and logistics. Listen for search  terms such as “end-to-end,” “in-house production,” “project management”, or “event services beyond the booth”.

Portfolios are beneficial. However, you can tell how strategic a client is if you know their objectives, difficulties, and how the design addressed them. Red flag: They may not be designing with impact in mind if they merely display images without explaining “why.”

The tones, audience expectations, and compliance considerations needed for pharma, gaming, and tech are all very different. Expert advice: Request examples relevant to your industry.

Different rules apply to global shows. You need a group that can manage permits, shipping, and on-site assistance throughout Europe or the rest of the world. Bonus: It would be advantageous if they mentioned having in-house multilingual teams or boots on the ground.

Visitors remember experiences, not just banners, in the cut-throat world of today. Keep an ear out for anything more than “graphics and seating” such as DJs, mixologists, AR/VR experiences, personalised activations and interactive demos.

Eco-conscious design is now required by many brands. Modular reuse, FSC-certified materials, carbon offsetting, or environmentally friendly disposal methods are all positive indicators.

Before a show, things change quickly. You must be quick and flexible. Advice: Find out how they’ve swiftly adjusted for previous customers.

Before, during, and after the show, a complete partner manages every aspect of your stand. Bonus: They could even assist you with material reuse or ROI analysis. Storage generic picture attached.

Before a show, things change quickly. You must be quick and flexible. Advice: Find out how they’ve swiftly adjusted for previous customers.

Openness is important. You ought to understand who is responsible for your build and how it is constructed. Green flag: They are confident in their procedure if they ask you to join them for a team introduction or walkthrough.

It’s about the business impact, not about appearing busy. Excellent responses include increased leads, improved press buzz, brand awareness, and successful activations.

At Pro Expo, we design immersive, powerful spaces that people talk about long after the event is over. Our stands are like destinations. We take care of everything, from concept to cocktails. Are you ready to produce something remarkable? Contact our team today!