From just £16.50/m²Easy to apply and can be re-positioned multiple times without leaving any residue behind.
From just £18/m²On a tight budget? This is the solution. Custom printed PVC with a weighted pocket at the bottom and Velcro at the top.
From just £31/m²Our best seller. Scratch resistant show-stopping laminated panels. Hang them with Velcro or magnetic tape.
From just £25/m²Transform any plain shell scheme with 3mm thick Foamex panels. Custom printed and cut to size for a great fit.
A cost effective solution to convert your graphics to be seamless. Easy to fit to all popular shell systems. Add Fabric SEG or premium rollable graphics.
Designed to stand alone inside your shell scheme. Pop ups, roller banners, free-standing fabric displays and more in all shapes and sizes.
Shell Scheme Graphics Buyers Guide
What is a shell scheme?
Shell Scheme is a term you may well have come across when booking an exhibition space or planning an event, but might have never really known what it meant.
A shell scheme is a booth built by the exhibition organiser, out of modular hardware,
to create an enclosed area for you to exhibit. The basic principle is the same whichever show you got to but organisers use slightly different systems so panel sizes may vary a little, something to keep in mind when you order your graphics. Packages vary but you may well have walls, lights, carpet, sockets and your name above the stand, but so does the person next to you and everyone else at the event. So how do you stand out?
You need to decorate your shell scheme with striking graphics that quickly get your message across, make sure you stand out from your competitors and entice visitors onto your stand. Graphics can be the deciding factor in making your show a success.
The simple way is to use graphics to display your product and services on the wall of the booth. However, there a number of ways to do this, each with their own unique features meaning the choice can be difficult.
If you’re flying into a show and taking the graphics with you want something that rolls up for easy transport. If it’s local and you’re delivering other equipment to the stand then rigid panels may be the best option, especially if you intend to use them again. If you need more flexibility, attending lots of shows or you want to display where there is no shell scheme available then a portable display could be the answer.
Shell scheme dimensions
The size of a shell scheme is dependent on the exhibition. Usually shell scheme graphic panels are 2340mm high by 950mm wide. When you have booked your space the venue should provide you with a specification of exact sizes for your shell scheme.
If you need any help with your shell scheme stand after receiving your size specification document, send it over to us and we'll be happy to help you calculate the size and number of panels you will need.
We created this guide, with the hope that it makes your decisions for your shell scheme graphics quick and easy.
How can you make a shell scheme look great?
All our printing is done on top quality HP printers using high-resolution print to give crisp text and great colours. All of our shell scheme graphics are printed using the same high resolution - but the one thing that is different is the base material. In order of price from lowest to highest, these are:
- Self adhesive vinyl
- Economy PVC banners
- Removable wallpaper
- Premium rollable panels
- Rigid Foamex
Economy PVC Hanging Banners
We came up with a simple idea for our customers who are on a very tight budget. The graphics are printed on a high-quality PVC banner material.
Positives:
- + Low cost
- + Easy to store and transport
- + High-resolution print
- + Easy to hang using Velcro
Negatives:
- - You don’t end up with a seamless graphic
- - Less professional than rigid panels
Removable Self Adhesive Wallpaper
Simple and cost-effective, bring your shell scheme graphics to life with this self-adhesive wallpaper fabric material. It is the perfect way to brand a complete shell scheme with seamless displays.
Positives:
- + Create a seamless backdrop
- + Easy to reposition during fitting
- + Relatively Economical
- + High-resolution print
Negatives:
- - Takes longer to install than other options
- - Can’t be easily reused
Premium Rollable Panels
Rollable panels are the most traditional choice for a shell scheme. The premium panels look more professional than the basic banner material but still have the ease of transport and fitting.
Positives:
- + High-resolution print
- + Easy to store and transport
- + Easy to hang using Velcro or magnetic tape
- + Can be reused many times
Negatives:
- - You don’t end up with a seamless graphics
- - Don’t lay quite as flat as Foamex rigid panels
Rigid Foamex
Perhaps the most professional finish for a shell scheme, the stunning graphics on the individual panels look like hanging artwork. The panels are printed directly using UV inks for photorealistic images, and hung using Velcro.
Positives:
- + High-resolution print photorealistic images
- + Easy to hang using Velcro or magnetic tape
- + Rigid panels lay perfectly flat on the wall
- + Can be reused many times
Negatives:
- - Harder to transport
- - More costly
Self Adhesive Vinyl
Sometimes less is more, and a series of simple self-adhesive logos or strap lines can make a great impact. Self-adhesive vinyl is computer cut and supplied on a carrier tape for you to simply squeegee onto the wall. We have hundreds of fonts to choose from and it can be easily designed and ordered using our simple online tool.
Positives:
- + Very economical
- + Quite easy to install
- + Supplied with squeegee and application fluid
- + Easy to use online design tool
Negatives:
- - Limited colours
- - Takes a bit of care to install
- - Need to peel it off at the end of the show
- - Not reusable
Portable Display Systems
Of course, another option is to have a portable stand that you put up inside the shell scheme area. This might seem like a more expensive solution but it has the added advantage of allowing you to use your display at a different venue such as your office or showroom. We have a massive range of portable shell scheme solutions which you can find here
If you’re looking to design a stand from scratch, why not consider one of our pre-designed exhibition kits? Designed by our display experts, they include all the graphics and hardware you need to create a stunning display stand.
Alternatively, if you are looking for a more bespoke display, use our handy ‘Quote Me’ tool, add all of the products that you want for your display and we will get back to you with the best price on the market.
The Finishing Touch
Now you have caught the eye of passers-by with your show-stopping graphics. Once you have all your graphics in place you need to furnish your space.
A desk or counter is always a popular addition to allow you to meet, greet and do business with your prospective clients. Stools or chair are great to let you and your customers rest their tired feet, and draws them in to stay for longer.
Brochure racks are a classic must-have item to best display your literature and make sure you are remembered, while we also have a range of customisable promotional products that make excellent giveaways.
Becoming more popular nowadays are free standing iPad and tablet holders, which are a great way to get customer involvement.
Whatever option you choose we are on hand to help, with expert advice on how to make the most out of your exhibition. Our in-house printing team includes expert graphic designers, so if you don’t have your own artwork, don’t worry! We are on hand to help and make your exhibition a success.