An exhibition designer is a professional who creates fixtures and

display stand A display stand is a free-standing physical fitting in a shop on which products are arranged. It 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 ite ...

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, exhibiti ...

conferences A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject, or to bring together people who have a common interest. Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always d ...

trade show A trade show, also known as trade fair, trade exhibition, or trade exposition, is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners and ...

s and temporary displays for businesses,

museum A museum is an institution dedicated to displaying or Preservation (library and archive), preserving culturally or scientifically significant objects. Many museums have exhibitions of these objects on public display, and some have private colle ...

libraries A library is a collection of Book, books, and possibly other Document, materials and Media (communication), media, that is accessible for use by its members and members of allied institutions. Libraries provide physical (hard copies) or electron ...

and

art galleries An art gallery is a room or a building in which visual art is displayed. In Western cultures from the mid-15th century, a gallery was any long, narrow covered passage along a wall, first used in the sense of a place for art in the 1590s. The long ...

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 adva ...

product design Product design is the process of creating new Product (business), products for businesses to sell to their customers. It involves the generation and development of ideas through a systematic process that leads to the creation of innovative products ...

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 construction, constructi ...

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. With a keen eye for detail and a Creativity, creative flair, an ...

graphic design Graphic design is a profession, academic discipline and applied art that involves creating visual communications intended to transmit specific messages to social groups, with specific objectives. Graphic design is an interdisciplinary branch of ...

. 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 c ...

(CAD) and 3D visualisation * Knowledge of safety, regulations and applicable standards * Knowledge of current build methods * Expertise in

mathematics Mathematics is a field of study that discovers and organizes methods, Mathematical theory, theories and theorems that are developed and Mathematical proof, proved for the needs of empirical sciences and mathematics itself. There are many ar ...

* Model making skills * Programming of CNC 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 structural engineer to 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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