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sunfish
10-03-2006, 06:16 PM
One of my clients is a custom fabricator of cabinets, drawers and moulding. He's exhibiting next year at a woodworking show, does not have a booth so will be renting one, it's a 10x10 space so probably a 10x10 popup. I don't have a lot of exposure to woodworking shows (ok...none) - he wants to display some of his products (a few door styles and probably a few finishes) ... any ideas for the best and easiest way to display these pieces in a small area while not making the booth looked too crammed?

Thanks in advance for your help!
peder
10-03-2006, 07:18 PM
10x10 feet? And, if you could sketch it out for us, it'd make it easier.
Jackimalyn
10-03-2006, 07:24 PM
it probably looks like a square right now...
sunfish
10-03-2006, 07:43 PM
it probably looks like a square right now...
LOL...you got it Jacki! That's the thing, I'm pretty sure it will be a curved 10x10 popup configuration in the back of the booth with maybe a 4' long or 6' long table running along one side, but I don't know how to best display his products.

Here's a very very quick mockup: http://www.fcdesign.net/files/boothconfig.jpg

I added a 6' long table but we don't have to have one...I'm really looking for solutions as to logistically how to display this gentleman's products...thanks!!
peder
10-03-2006, 07:43 PM
A little sketch could help it become a mighty fine square.

Edit: coooo' :cool:
PrintDriver
10-03-2006, 10:43 PM
You could just show "corners".
Pieces of the doors, not the whole door. Kinda like the corners you see in a custom frame shop.
And show the profiles of the different styles of molding he can do.
Block samples of finishes on actual woods.
On a sample board or on a chain.
Even in a 10x10 he should probably have a couple of examples of finished work to show how well it will stand up to abuse (and to show off his finishing skill). People love to slam things.

But definitely do a floor plan so you know how to plan the graphics. You wouldn't want something important to be behind where people or furniture are going to be standing all the time.

Edit: If you are going to be designing for trade shows it really helps to visit some. Even if you aren't interested in the topic. A lot of the weekend ones are $5 - $15 at the door. Thinking in 3D is not often a translatable skill.
sunfish
10-03-2006, 11:05 PM
You could just show "corners".
Pieces of the doors, not the whole door. Kinda like the corners you see in a custom frame shop.
And show the profiles of the different styles of molding he can do.
Block samples of finishes on actual woods.
On a sample board or on a chain.
Even in a 10x10 he should probably have a couple of examples of finished work to show how well it will stand up to abuse (and to show off his finishing skill). People love to slam things.

excellent advice


Edit: If you are going to be designing for trade shows it really helps to visit some. Even if you aren't interested in the topic. A lot of the weekend ones are $5 - $15 at the door. Thinking in 3D is not often a translatable skill. Yes, I frequent trade shows for the engineering industry but this is a bit different, I hope to visit a woodworking show in the next few weeks.

thanks so much!