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An exhibition designer is a professional who creates fixtures and

display stand A display stand is an advertising and merchandising tool that has a direct impact on product sales. Artwork or statuary may also have a display stand to hold items securely for viewing. Features From a functional perspective, a display should ...

s for events such as large public

exhibition An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within a cultural or educational setting such as a museum, art gallery, park, library, exhibition ...

conferences A conference is a meeting of two or more experts to discuss and exchange opinions or new information about a particular topic. Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always decisions, are the main pu ...

, trade shows and temporary displays for businesses,

museum A museum ( ; plural museums or, rarely, musea) is a building or institution that cares for and displays a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Many public museums make these ...

s, libraries and art galleries.

Duties

An exhibition designer's work can include: *presenting their ideas as sketches, scale plans, computer-generated visuals and models *discussing their ideas with clients *producing final specifications *in smaller companies, overseeing the construction of the components (usually in workshops) and assembly and installation at the exhibition venue *handling orders for supplies *liaising with technical specialists such as lighting staff *understanding and interpreting the correct materials and costs involved in constructing the design *creating large format artwork for backdrops and stand components *designing vector based artwork for portable displays such as popup stands

Employment

An exhibition designer might be employed as part of a team by an independent studio. Other employers include national and local government, and large organisations such as museums with their own design departments. There is a steady demand for the services of talented and experienced professionals. The work is studio or office based, but will usually also involve visiting clients or exhibition sites and in some cases may also involve being outside (i.e. outdoor zoos, parades).

Education and training

Exhibition Designers may come from many different backgrounds such as

industrial design Industrial design is a process of design applied to physical Product (business), products that are to be manufactured by mass production. It is the creative act of determining and defining a product's form and features, which takes place in advan ...

product design Product design as a verb is to create a new product to be sold by a business to its customers. A very broad coefficient and effective generation and development of ideas through a process that leads to new products. Thus, it is a major aspect of n ...

architecture Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. It is both the process and the product of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and constructing building ...

interior design Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordina ...

graphic design Graphic design is a profession, academic discipline and applied art whose activity consists in projecting visual communications intended to transmit specific messages to social groups, with specific objectives. Graphic design is an interdiscipli ...

. Exhibition Designers are responsible for an exhibit from conception to completion and will incorporate many of the following knowledge and skills: * Conceptual design *

Computer Aided Design Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers (or ) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve co ...

(CAD) and

3D visualisation Visualization or visualisation (see spelling differences) is any technique for creating images, diagrams, or animations to communicate a message. Visualization through visual imagery has been an effective way to communicate both abstract an ...

* Knowledge of safety, regulations and applicable standards * Knowledge of current build methods * Expertise in

Mathematics Mathematics is an area of knowledge that includes the topics of numbers, formulas and related structures, shapes and the spaces in which they are contained, and quantities and their changes. These topics are represented in modern mathematics ...

Model making A scale model is a physical model which is geometrically similar to an object (known as the prototype). Scale models are generally smaller than large prototypes such as vehicles, buildings, or people; but may be larger than small prototypes ...

skills * Programming of

CNC Numerical control (also computer numerical control, and commonly called CNC) is the automated control of machining tools (such as drills, lathes, mills, grinders, routers and 3D printers) by means of a computer. A CNC machine processes a ...

devices Many different companies will have their own multi-purpose system that may be used for the construction of smaller Exhibition stands, there are several different systems available and training into the specifics of each is usually conducted on a case by case basis. For larger stands such as double or triple-deckers, a good knowledge of architectural build methods is useful. An exhibition designer will usually work in conjunction with a tructural engineerto ensure the safe implementation of structural columns and beams. When designing larger stands the designer will take into account all local safety regulations, budget constraints, logistics, design aesthetics and any requirements for electrical and water supply. Sustainability and eco friendly exhibition stand design is playing an important role in the exhibition industry and the future of trade shows Sustainable Exhibition Stands
- Booth Exhibits.

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