Top 5 Reasons for Buying a Used Trade Show Booth
If you're in the market for a used trade show booth, you may be wondering why to choose such an option. Shouldn't I just buy something new? After all, it's better to get something that's still in pristine condition, right?
Well don't worry — we've done the work for you! Here are five reasons why purchasing a used trade show booth is actually the perfect choice.
1) They're inexpensive: Trade show booths are often quite pricey when they're new but with so many people switching over to used options these days, prices have been coming down nicely. Not only can you get amazing deals on used booths, but you can often find sellers who will work with you and your budget so that you're comfortable.
2) Most of them are still in great shape: Of course, used trade show booths are going to look a little different than those that are still wrapped in plastic and have yet to be used at all. However, most sellers who opt for this route will tend to keep their booths in fantastic condition – especially if they're looking to make a profit on their investment. In many cases, the booth that you'll purchase will look better than a new version.
3) They come with a long warranty: Because people are so confident in the quality of their products, many dealers will offer a long warranty as well as an inspection period. You'll be able to see exactly what kind of shape your booth is in and decide if it's something that would work for you or not.
4) They're generally more portable: Most used trade show booths are smaller than those that are purchased new. This means they're much easier to transport and move around – even if you're working on your own. It also doesn't take up as much space when you're trying to store it, which is a big plus.
5) You can customize them: Used trade show booths often come in kits, which means that you'll be able to choose the design that you want and work with the seller to make it as custom and unique as possible.
The used trade show booth market is growing day by day. If you're looking for an affordable option that will get the job done without compromising on style or quality, you should definitely consider a used booth. You may be surprised by how much they have to offer!
You can find more tips about setting up your trade show displays in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlaj0m-LHvQ[/ARTICLE END]
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Begin by drawing a rough outline of your product label.
Next, use that outline to create guide lines for your design. For example, if you are "Lemon", then you would have guide lines coming out from the top of the label that correspond to lemon type shapes.
Create guide lines using small pieces of Scotch tape. First, tape a piece of tape to the back of your label. Next, slide the guide line along the printed edge, and stick another piece of tape to the other side.
Continue taping guide lines to your design, laying them down in a horizontal row. Cut back on any excess that hangs over.
Once you have all your guide lines taped down, create your pattern design by placing them over your label. You can now see where you need to cut out the places for text and graphics. Simply make a cut at each guideline and remove it from the rest.
Preparing Your Label
Rarely will a label design be ready to print right away. You need to prepare it for the printer by first converting it into a vector file. This simply means you will be taking your design and converting all of its curves into mathematical equations that can be drawn by the printer. Fortunately, this process is relatively straightforward, as long as you know how to use Illustrator .
Map out your label design on a clean sheet of paper. This way, you'll be able to refer back to it when placing guide lines on your label later on.
Using the Pathfinder tool, break down complex shapes into simple vectors (strokes). Use simple shapes like circles, squares, and rectangles.
Now that your design is in vector form, you can begin placing guide lines on your label. To do this, draw a horizontal line across the middle of your design, making sure to leave a generous margin all around.
Then use the Pathfinder tool to break down any complex shapes into simple strokes.
The next step is to label complex shapes with guide lines like lemon or flowers. For example, if you are "Lemon" you would have guide lines coming out from the top of the label that correspond to lemon type shapes.
Place a guide line on the first corner and another one on each side of it. Then cut back on any excess that hangs over.
Without removing your guide lines, draw another line along the edge of your design. Then use the Selection tool to create more complex shapes like leaves and petals.
Start by drawing a small shape like a circle in your design. Next, simply connect all of its points to make more complex shapes like leaves and petals.
Once you've drawn all these simple shapes, use the Pathfinder tool to break them down into their basic strokes. Remember that they now look like simple strokes because they are connected with other simple shapes.
At this point, you should have a fully mapped out label design that you can begin printing on paper or tracing onto vinyl . Just make sure you leave sufficient safety margins around any cut-outs.
Printing Your Label
My label design was fairly complex, so I had to rely on a professional print shop to print my stickers. I simply sent them the vector file that I created and they printed out hundreds of copies on different types of paper.
After I received the stickers, I used a standard sticker application tool to affix them to my products. The only tricky part is finding a way to create curved edges with your machine since most machines these days only work with solid lines. By using Illustrator , you can draw any shape you want and it will automatically be converted into vectors that your printer can use.
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Like I mentioned before, I am going to be making a video on how to design your own trade show booths. Stay tuned for more information!
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Here are 4 ways you can get much more from your budget trade show booth this year:
1 - Make it more eye-catching by adding some colour: Trade show booths look best when they have a certain colour scheme. This is why it is often best to stick with the colours from your brand logo in order for the booth to look consistent and professional.
Conclusion: You may think that you do not have the budget for a highly stylised booth, but you can still make it work. All you need to do is select a few colours and just brighten up the whole booth by adding some colour (give your audience the feeling that they are stepping through an adventure).
2 - Add an exciting accessory: As I mentioned before, trade show booths are normally very simple in their design. So why not add more drama into your booth by adding one of these accessories?
Conclusion: Even if you do not have the budget for a big sign that says "Make Change Here", there are many other options out there. You can add big signs to your booth or even use neon signs to create some excitement.