Different types of convention displays- Part 2

Part 2 of our series on the trade show display industry covers the two basic types of display options available to consumers and the most popular- pop up and panel system displays.

The basic structure of convention displays determines how easy they are to transport and set up. Both pop-up exhibits and panel displays, two of the most common booth designs, are easy to travel with and assemble.

Pop-ups consist of folding frames that are covered with magnetic-backed fabric, vinyl, or plastic panels. When expanded and locked in place, they create curved, waves, horseshoe, or straight walls that stand on their own and make up the back wall of your booth. They are easy to set up, lightweight, compact, and can weigh as little as 70 pounds while packing into 1 or 2 cases. The cases can support weight, and be used to display small products or sales materials.

Although they offer more setup flexibility and stability, panel displays are heavier and often require more than one person to assemble. Typical weight can run more than 175 pounds. Their flexibility of shapes and available options allow for differentiation when it comes to the competitive landscape of trade show floors. Their cases generally don't convert into show podiums and must be stored elsewhere during the show. Set up and tear down tend to take a while longer than their pop up brethren.

Though these are the basic two types of displays either of which will suit your needs well; there are different and newer options available to separate yourself from the pack. Should you decide to go a different route and choose a display other than a popup or panel, then check out some of our other display options: banner display stands, trade show booth truss, tension fabric structures, backlit graphic exhibits, or custom exhibit systems.