Empower yourself with the language of insiders. We decipher the arcane terms, epigrammatic
abbreviations, and weird words used in the exhibit displays industry.
Backlighting
Lights inside the display that shine through your graphics. Backlit displays can often create a
high-impact visual image.
Briefcase Displays
Small panel or pop-up table displays that turn into a "briefcase," with your graphics still attached
inside, for easy transportation.
External Frames
Encase the fabric of the display in metal or plastic, emphasizing each individual panel. They
are useful for displaying multiple pictures or segmenting your product offerings.
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Frameless Displays
Consist of a plastic panel bent so the ends meet to create a standing structure. The side of
the structure that contains the graphics faces out for display.
Header
A banner placed above the display that announces your message or company name.
Internal Frames
Hidden beneath the fabric, this type of frame allows panels to join closely together so they're
flush, providing a single smooth surface.
Island Displays
Versatile, freestanding displays, usually made up of different panels, podiums, and towers arranged
on a booth's floor like "islands" in an ocean. They can divide up into many different configurations.
Modular Displays
The frames adapt to varying shapes and sizes and are used for custom-built displays. Panels are
smoothly jointed and usually require professional setup.
Panel Displays
Typically consist of fabric-covered solid segments that are connected together to make a wall.
Pop-up Displays
Exhibits that use an accordion-style folding frame, covered with magnetic-backed fabrics or plastic panels.
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