When it comes to lighting, there is more to deliberate on than just how many light bulbs to use. More than balancing the mood and décor, there has to be an understanding of electrical needs, codes and limitations. You always want to make certain that the sources of light are hidden but that your exhibition booth is lit enough to keep visitors safe and accident free.
Since you understand the functions that lighting does, it is time to make a brief note of the kinds of lighting used by trade show stand builders to make customized booths. Here is a list of the lights that are most commonly warehoused by stand fabrication companies.
- LED Arm Lights – Arm lights are ideal for lighting graphics and displays at a booth. These come in pure white, warm white and yellow colours.
- LED spot lights – While arm lights have a large throw, spot lights are used to highlight a particular spot – eg a product display.
- LED Downlights – These are lights that are concealed into ceiling or pelmets. They come in small, medium and large diameters and are perfect for lighting meeting rooms. They also come in pure white, warm white and yellow colours.
- HQI Lights – These are power guzzlers and are now uncommon in exhibitions in the USA. However, they are used in other parts of the world. These are huge and heavy lights and 1 such light can light your entire 10×20 exhibit.
- Decor Lights – For a customized booth design, these lights see most important. They are the fancy ones that adorn bar areas, lounges and even the entire booth sometimes. They attract visitors’ attention from far.
- LED Strips – When you have glass displays and want lighting within it, for example a diamond display shelf that demands that the product has lighting on it, then LED strips are used. They are also used for lighting edge-lit logos and backlit graphics. The best part about LED strips are that they are very light and easy to install.
On a concluding note, people receive 85% of their information through their sense of sight so it is vital to ensure the lighting is precise at your trade show display so people can see what you want them to see. Keeping these things in mind, may the light shine bright on your exhibit rental always!
Happy Exhibiting!