Writing about trade show design trends in this day and age is tough. I’m a bit stumped because, well, there have been no trade shows to establish anything that’s trending yet. The whole format of a trade show could be shifting its shape and becoming something different. Virtual events were an excellent placeholder while large […]
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When the CanWEA Annual Conference and Exhibition first visited Calgary in 2016, YellowHouse Events called us out of the blue. They were looking for a team to create and execute a 20′ x 30′ rental trade show experience for their client, Siemens, and needed someone that would provide unrivalled support. They had particular requests for the details, and within two
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Do you have a favourite creative program? Almost everyone that uses creative software on the daily gravitates toward one more than others. You could be more proficient in it, or maybe it’s just simply a force of habit. And my god, there are so many to choose from. Adobe CC programs are the go-to in my experience
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Let’s talk wall finishings. Wallpaper dates back to the early 16th century and gained momentum throughout the victorian era in English churches and castles. I have vivid memories of wallpaper in the many old English Castles I visited as a child. There were ornate, vibrant colours that decorated every room, hallway and even adorned the
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We’ve had the opportunity to work with many parts and service departments at some of our local automotive dealerships in Calgary. Permanent displays are a great showcase for tires, after-market add-ons, and accessories. Typically we install Gridwall panels into a modular aluminum extrusion so that products can hang away from the wall. The extrusion allows
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We often receive complicated RFP’s from large companies for new exhibits. It takes some time to carve through and find what they want as they are often not written with the trade show display in mind and start as a corporate template for all large purchases. While the need to be comprehensive is vital –
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We work with fantastic agency and event professionals—Detail-oriented, creative and innovative, strong leaders, flexible and energetic. We are lucky to have the opportunity to support a group of people with whom we share the same values, work ethic, and passion for their clients’ success. Sometimes they call on us to do site visits if they
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At the risk of pointing out the obvious, for some, the last ten months have been soul-crushing. Fortunately, with the release of vaccines, we feel like we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. There are some shows scheduled this year, and in speaking with clients, there is a desire and
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ATCO has partnered up with the Homes for Heroes Foundation to help create community support for veterans who have found themselves on the path to homelessness after returning from duty. Together they have built ATCO village in Calgary, which consists of 15 tiny-homes. Each unit is fully furnished, has access to laundry facilities, a community garden, and is surrounded
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Towards the end of October, David and I were having lunch together. He casually mentioned that it might be cheaper to buy a 3D printer to create some connectors he needed for the ATCO Christmas Light activation than purchasing and shipping them in. As I begin running the costs through my brain, I say, “Interesting,
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