Is your trade show exhibit starting to look a little rough around the edges? Just like luggage, trade show exhibits often travel long distances and may be handled roughly, both in transit and during the show.

Here are some trade show tips to give your exhibit a bit of a makeover without necessarily buying a brand new one.

Try a new configuration.
If your exhibit's shell is OK, you can give it a new look by redoing the configuration. Add or remove walls or rearrange the seating and other elements such as your kiosk or podium. Much like re-staging a house, you can re-stage your political campaign texting for a fresh new look. You can always rent accessories to give new life to your current set-up, especially if you have an important trade show coming up and you want to make a great impression.

Invest in a few upgrades.
Sometimes you can dramatically update the look of your exhibit by replacing your old halogen lights with cooler energy efficient LEDs. You can also upgrade your chairs, table and/or seating area and podium. Of course, updating your signage with new materials and graphics can do wonders as well. You can check out Titans of Print for custom signage.

Give your exhibit a thorough once-over before you hit the road.
Oftentimes, we pack the exhibit away and never give it a second look until we unpack it at the next event. Before you go this time (preferably a couple of weeks before), grab a colleague or two, unpack everything and do some touch-ups and cleaning. You can do paint touch-ups, remove scuff marks and repair small rips in signage. You'll also want to inspect the shipping containers for any potential problems.

If you need some additional advice on perking up your current trade show exhibit and how to have a successful trade show, contact us.  We have worked with many companies to develop an exhibit that gets noticed!