convention centers

This article is the first in a series of contributions from Emiliano Brinci, a European Exhibit Designer and enthusiastic member of the exhibitslist community.

What is the benefits and challenges of designing peninsula booths.  Maybe one day exhibits will be nothing but inline and peninsula booths, if trade shows continue to shrink.  How can companies make the most of their limited budgets.  Check out Emilianos' design, he has some great idea's.  

According to Emiliano peninsula exhibits can have a "remarkable," impact.  He adds, "the peninsula booth is the perfect solution for those who want to create small offices, lounges and storerooms in their booth since the blind side can be used for the purpose."  

Companies that have reduced their budgets can still make the most of a 10x20 peninsula booth with three open sides to meet their potential clients face to face!

Exhibitslist appreciates the submission by Emilano, check out his design sensibilities at www.designdigitale.blogspot.com  We are warning you, it is in Italian.

What are ways designers can make the most of a peninsula design?  What do you like the most about Emiliano's design?

I don't to step on that other dude who writes articles on this site about the environment, but, I feel like I have to.  I have noticed for years that the exhibit floor at a trade show seems to be a terribly wasteful place.  When the truck is loaded up at the end of a show and I look across the floor, I can not believe the mess that is left.  It is almost post apocalyptic.  Unread literature, trashed exhibits, spent tape, bubble wrap and where did all those little Styrofoam chips come from?  Not withstanding the cost to the environment from shipping exhibits that sometimes weigh more than a house from place to place.  What can be done?

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