Follow the Light
The Trade Group found inspiration in the serpentine contour lines of topographical maps used by soldiers in the 1940s when designing this dramatic exhibit for video-game giant Wargaming Europe SAS. After Gamescom visitors entered the 7,742-square-foot space delineated by red perimeter lighting, they traversed through the booth atop floor-embedded channels housing crimson LED rope lights. But more than mere conceptual accoutrements, the illuminated lines served as curving pathways subtly leading attendees directly toward an all-you-can-eat buffet of in-booth gaming stations featuring the company's latest titles. Mirror Images
You don't necessarily need high-tech tools to add intrigue to the bottom of your booth space. Alibaba China Co. Ltd. proved that point at the 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show by covering one portion of its exhibit (designed by Pico Global Services Ltd.) with black vinyl flooring. The material's high-polish finish was like an obsidian mirror, reflecting channels of LED strip lighting embedded in the exhibit's walls and ceiling. The resulting otherworldly aesthetic was akin to something out of "The Matrix," as a seemingly endless lattice of glowing cubes appeared above and below attendees. Screening Panel
What if instead of attaching LED screens to your exhibit you used them to build the exhibit? Screen Rent e.K. did just that at EuroShop, resulting in a dynamic presence. The back wall, side wall, reception desk, and floor all comprised LED panels featuring content that transformed the space into a variety of environs. In one sequence, screens on the floor emitted a pattern of dappled blue light, while the back and side walls showcased stunning under-the-sea imagery. During other sequences, the LED screens displayed video footage of everything from rainforest scenes to powdery-white slopes, the latter of which began with a snowboarder sliding into view on the side wall before hitting a jump, landing on the floor-mounted panels below, and speeding out of sight. By turning both walls and the floor into giant video screens, the immersive assemblage became a disorienting 3-D viewing experience that put booth visitors in the middle of the multimedia action. Futuristic Flare
ZTE USA Inc. tripped the light fantastic at the 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show by painting a portion of its booth carpet with projection technology. The 5G Future Tunnel, a fully enclosed segment of the company's Derse Inc.-designed exhibit, taught attendees about the benefits of 5G wireless technology. A barrage of projectors turned the tunnel's flooring into a galaxy of stars that streaked across the gray carpeting, creating the effect that attendees were standing atop a glass panel overlooking the Milky Way – or perhaps inside an invisible wireless signal watching a deluge of data stream past them. Ground Floor
To position its building products in their natural habitat, Ply Gem Industries Inc. erected an entire home inside the exhibit hall at the International Builders' Show. Designers incorporated a number of unique flooring options to add authenticity to the space. For example, faux grass and flowerbeds filled with live plants created an outdoor ambiance at the exhibit's perimeter. Meanwhile, inside the display-filled domicile, traditional home furnishings rested upon vinyl printed to resemble hardwood flooring. In addition to putting Ply Gem's extensive product line in a suitable context, the flooring choices helped the 80-by-100-foot island exhibit feel more like home sweet home. Square Footage
Munchkin Inc. raised the bar on immersive flooring with its exhibit (designed by Unrivaled Inc. and fabricated by Gielissen Interiors & Exhibitions) at the Kind and Jugend show. Rather than just using flooring to set the scene for its offerings, Munchkin created an unexpected product display via a raised system comprising blue carpet, interlocking tiles, and pressure-sensitive LED light-up mats. In the booth's entry, designers placed Munchkin bowls, cups, and play mats into square, Plexiglass-topped recesses in the floor. The strategy started attendees' visits off on the right foot by enveloping them in the company's products and transporting them to Munchkin land. Floor to Ceiling
To capture attention at Integrated Systems Europe, Ukraine-based Ekta Co. Ltd. created an arresting floor-based display that reached up toward the heavens. Both the exhibit's flooring and a striking crystalline structure that seemed to defy gravity were clad in 4.8 mm LED panels. Multicolored beams of light that originated on the ground travelled inward toward the exhibit's back wall before ascending the upright element like tiny interstellar comets following predetermined paths. By fusing LED flooring with an eye-catching vertical focal point, Ekta's exhibit drew attendees like moths to a multimedia flame, giving company reps a chance to extol their messages.