While no project is typical, here is a general guideline.
Phase 1 - Conceptual Design
-Client/Account Executive meet briefly to discuss client brand image, market position and specific goals for the trade show program. Specific booth requirements are noted, such as budget, booth size, signage, work stations, theaters, seating, storage, product merchandising, etc.
-A lead designer is assigned based on project requirements/schedule and a design kick off meeting is held.
-Rough sketches or CAD renderings of the custom trade show booth exhibit are provided to the client. Based on client feedback, the design may go through two or three rounds of edits.
-Trade show booth exhibit design is finalize along with a price estimate.
-Final Approval of Trade Show Booth Design.
-A revised schedule is created for fabrication through installation.
Phase 2 - Fabrication
-The booth is detailed in CAD; drawings are provided to client.
-Materials are ordered.
-Graphic proofs are created and provided to client for approval.
-The booth is fabricated and a client viewing occurs of the assembled booth (if in the contract).
-The booth crates are shipped to show site or pre-shipment warehouse.
Phase 3 - Installation
-The booth is installed. Typically, an installation supervisor is provided, and an outside I and D company is hired that is located in the trade show city.
-Following dismantle, the booth is shipped back to our warehouse for receive in and open and inspect
-A detailed report is provided to the client complete with notes and digital photos of any minor damage to the booth during shipping.
