Custom exhibition stand
Custom exhibition stands designed to work in a crowded hall.
- Shanghai Xionglan Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (brand: Xionglan Art)
- Shanghai-based workshop · delivery in 67 Chinese cities
- 10 capability groups / 102 individual techniques · design, fabrication and installation in-house
- Phone +86 156 0163 6249 · Mon–Sun 09:00–18:00 (CST)
A stand has seconds to attract attention and a whole day to hold a conversation. We design the visitor route, the storage and the seating into the build, so the structure supports the sales team rather than getting in their way.
Commissioned work in custom exhibition stand normally runs from 25 to 101 m², with 7–15 working days in production from approved drawings. The reference range for this technique is CNY 800–2500 per m², quoted itemised. It sits within our Exhibition & Event Build capability, alongside 7 related techniques, and the 4-point deliverable below is what a commission includes as standard.
When custom exhibition stand is the right answer - and when it is not
Custom exhibition stands are chosen where a brand needs a physical presence that communicates something specific and cannot be achieved with a standard shell scheme. They suit trade shows, expos and industry events where the stand is a sales environment rather than a seat. The governing constraint is the show's build-up and breakdown window, since everything must be right on the opening morning regardless of what happens on site.
How the work is actually carried out
The design is developed against the show regulations first - height limits, sightlines, rigging rules, floor loading and fire requirements - because these rule out some concepts before the aesthetics even matter. The stand is then designed as a system of transportable units, with each piece sized to the vehicle and the hall access and labelled for position. Build is rehearsed where the design is complex, and all graphics are produced in advance so site time is spent assembling rather than producing. The stand's performance during the show - storage, power, lighting and staff flow - is designed alongside its appearance.
Typical applications
Typical specifications
| Typical size | 18-500 m2 |
|---|---|
| Deliverables | Design, structure, graphics, lighting, AV, furniture, on-site build |
| Programme | Build window typically 1-3 nights before opening |
| Compliance | Venue regulations, fire certification and rigging approvals |
| Capability | Exhibition & Event Build |
| Reference range | CNY 800–2500 per m² |
| Techniques in this capability | 8 |
| Coverage | Shanghai base, nationwide delivery, overseas projects on request |
Reference price bands for Custom exhibition stand
Indicative only, based on the scope normally quoted for custom exhibition stand. A firm price follows a site survey and an itemised quotation split into material, labour, finishing, packing and freight.
| Scope | Typical area | Reference total | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small area | 25–63 m² | CNY 20,000 – CNY 157,500 | approx. CNY 2500/m² |
| Standard area | 63–150 m² | CNY 50,400 – CNY 375,000 | approx. CNY 1650/m² |
| Large area | 150 m² and above | CNY 120,000+ | approx. CNY 800/m² |
Build tiers for custom exhibition stand
Custom exhibition stand is not one product at one size: the table below is the same scope ladder we quote on, so you can see where your project sits before asking for a price.
| Build tier | Typical area | Production days | What changes at this tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 36–150 m² | 8–15 | Up to 150 m², one substrate and one access setup, 8–15 days in the workshop. |
| Tier 2 | 18–72 m² | 6–12 | 18–72 m² across two or more faces, 6–12 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 3 | 36–120 m² | 10–20 | 36–120 m² across two or more faces, 10–20 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 4 | 18–72 m² | 7–14 | 18–72 m² across two or more faces, 7–14 days, substrate build-up agreed per location. |
| Tier 5 | 18–90 m² | 6–12 | 18 m² and above, multiple substrate types and phased access, 6–12 days with a join and numbering plan. |
What we deliver
- Three-dimensional design and floor-plan coordination with the organiser
- Pre-assembly and trial fit in the workshop before shipment
- Structures, graphics, lighting, AV mounting and furniture
- On-site build, opening-day standby and dismantling
Faults we see most often in custom exhibition stand
Each of these is a field failure rather than a workshop one, and each is cheaper to prevent at enquiry stage than to correct after installation.
- Designing before reading the show regulations, so concepts are developed and then discarded for height or rigging reasons.
- Treating the stand as a visual object and not a working space, leaving nowhere for stock, staff or a private conversation.
- Producing graphics on site, which is where build programmes are most often lost.
What to settle before an overseas project starts
| Show regulations | Send the exhibitor manual. Height, rigging, floor loading and fire rules shape the design from the first sketch. |
|---|---|
| Site access and build window | Tell us the access route, the door sizes and the hours available. The stand is sectioned to fit them, not the reverse. |
| Sales objectives | Tell us what the stand must achieve - meetings, demonstrations, footfall, lead capture. A stand is a working environment and is designed as one. |
Working with us from overseas
Enquiry to installation, one point of contact. Export packing, shipping, commercial terms and quality control →
Design intent and what drives the cost
| Technique | Custom exhibition stand |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Custom exhibition stands designed to work in a crowded hall. |
| Floor area normally quoted | 25–101 m² per commission |
| Typical production window | 7–15 working days from approved drawings |
| Main cost drivers | Area and repetition; substrate preparation; detail and modelling time; surface finish; access and working hours |
| What we quote separately | Material, labour, finishing, packing, freight and site measures - each as its own line |
Representative work
Exhibition & Event Build projects photographed on completion.
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Exhibition & Event Build — Custom exhibition standCommon questions
Can the stand be reused at the next show?
Who handles venue approvals?
How early do we need to confirm a stand design?
Discuss custom exhibition stand
Send photographs, drawings or a 3D file with approximate dimensions. You will get a technique recommendation, a reference price band and a production schedule.