Anyone who has organised an exhibition knows how quickly deadlines can creep up. One minute you’re confirming your stand space, the next you’re counting down the days until build day. When time is tight, getting your exhibition graphics ready can feel like the biggest hurdle.
With the right print partner, quick turnaround doesn’t mean compromising on quality or sustainability. At Imageco, we’ve spent more than 20 years helping brands deliver eye-catching exhibition graphics, often working to very demanding deadlines. Careful planning, in-house production, and experienced project management mean we can turn ideas into exhibition-ready graphics far faster than many people expect.
If you’re wondering what your fastest options are, here’s where we’d start.
The type of stand you choose can certainly determine how long it takes to be executed. Many shows allocate shell-scheme stands with a predetermined size. If you’re in a pinch for time, this is often your quickest option. In a hall full of shell-scheme stands, you may be thinking: how can I stand out among all these competitors?
That’s where the power of graphic design comes in. A great graphic designer works to deliver your translate complex ideas, messages, and brand values into compelling visual experiences. Our designers are a cut above the rest.
Our team blends your brand’s identity with purposeful designs to communicate your message where it matters most. For shell-scheme exhibition graphics, we can deliver a design that really makes use of the space and structure you’re working with!
If you’ve booked a space-only stand, things can become a little more complicated. The endless possibilities can often make it hard to choose a solution that fits your space.
We offer solutions that adapt to your show, and our ExhiBox is a prime example of this. It’s a completely modular stand that can be built to fit most exhibition spaces, in a wide range of structures. Set up takes just minutes, as the stand slots together using magnets, and it’s made completely of Xanita board, making it lightweight and easy to transport!
The speed comes from the exhibition graphics – we can produce bespoke graphics that can be switched up with ease
The best part is, we have the ExhiBox as a rentable model, meaning the structure of boxed up and ready to go! Whether it’s just the one-off event, or you’re hitting the road this exhibition season, the ExhiBox is the ideal solution for space only events!
When you’re racing towards an exhibition deadline, the material you choose can make a bigger difference than you might think. Traditional stand materials, such as MDF and plywood, are incredibly strong, but they’re also heavier, more labour-intensive to work with, and often require extra finishing before they’re ready for graphics. That all adds time during manufacturing, transport, and installation.
That’s where Xanita board makes all the difference. Made from PCR cardboard with a reinforced core, it’s surprisingly robust while being significantly lighter than many traditional stand-building materials. Because it’s easier to machine, cut, and handle, our production team can move through the manufacturing process more efficiently.
Installation is quicker too, as lighter components are easier to transport, position, and assemble on site. When every hour counts before an exhibition opens, those time savings soon add up.
There’s another bonus, too. Choosing Xanita doesn’t just help keep your project moving; it also supports your sustainability goals. Unlike many conventional stand materials, Xanita is fully recyclable, responsibly sourced, and designed with circularity in mind. It proves that you don’t have to choose between speed, quality, and sustainability. With the right material, you can have all three and still create a stand that turns heads for all the right reasons. It’s perfect for sturdy structures, but also works ideally for your exhibition stand graphics, being the perfect surface to showcase bold prints.
Shell scheme stands are often one of the fastest options. They’re built and ready for you when you arrive, so all that’s needed are expertly produced graphics that transform a blank space into something memorable.
That’s exactly what we delivered for Keep Britain Tidy. To support their campaign against littering and fly-tipping, our team designed and produced a series of striking shell scheme graphics that told a powerful visual story. The stand contrasted two neighbourhoods, one clean and well looked after, the other neglected and covered in litter and graffiti. The side-by-side comparison immediately drew visitors in and reinforced the campaign’s message without the need for lengthy explanations.
Because the shell scheme structure was already in place, we were able to focus on producing high-quality graphics with an efficient turnaround, helping Keep Britain Tidy get exhibition-ready without the complexity of a bespoke build. The result was a stand that not only captured attention throughout the event but also won the Best Stand award, proving that the right exhibition graphics can have a significant impact, even on a tight schedule.
A tight deadline doesn’t have to mean lowering your expectations. With the right materials, experienced project management, and an in-house team that knows how to keep projects moving, exhibition graphics can often be designed, produced, and installed much faster than people expect.
Whether you’re updating an existing modular stand, refreshing a shell scheme, or creating something completely bespoke, we’ll help you find the quickest route to an exhibition-ready finish without compromising on quality or sustainability.
So, if your event is creeping up faster than you’d like, don’t panic. Get in touch with the team, tell us what you’re working towards, and we’ll help you get your exhibition graphics over the finish line, on time and ready to stand out.
