The show is only a few months out, and your team’s ready to move forward on your booth, but the exhibitor kit? Still MIA. Don’t let that delay slow down your momentum. There’s a lot you can do now with your exhibit designer while you wait to avoid any last-minute stress. Here are ten things we can get started without the exhibitor packet or show specs:

1. Pick Your Core Booth Components

The basic elements of your exhibit, like walls, counters, shelving, and storage, typically stay the same no matter your booth size. So we can get them designed and built early while we wait on the specs of the final layout.

2. Define The Aesthetics

We don’t need exact dimensions to lock in your visual direction. We can select colors, materials, and overall style so your booth looks polished and consistent, regardless of the final floor plan.

3. Select Your Materials And Finishes

Now is the perfect time to choose materials for your walls, counters, and fixtures. Whether you’re opting for wood grain, brushed metal, acrylic, or tension fabric, your exhibit designer will help you select finishes that align with your brand and withstand the show floor.

4. Pick Lighting And Accent Features

Talk with your exhibit designer about lighting options that will highlight key areas of your booth. You can decide early on whether to use spotlights, edge lighting, or backlit graphics.

5. Design Modular Elements

We can design modular pieces now that easily shift between a 10×10, a 10×20, or a corner setup. With modular pieces, you’ll be ready for whatever layout comes your way, no redesign needed.

6. Create Swappable Graphics And Signage Templates

Even if you don’t have exact specs, you can still develop templated layouts for banners, signs, or fabric panels. Planning your graphics with flexible zones for text, images, or calls-to-action makes it easy to drop in final dimensions later without starting from scratch.

7. Plan Digital Content

If you plan to use interactive screens, start building your digital elements now. Digital assets like looping videos, touchscreen demos, and interactive content do not rely on booth dimensions. They can be adjusted to fit within whatever screen placement you ultimately use.

8. Prep Lead Capture And Demo Stations

Map out the functionality of your space. Consider where you will do demos and capture leads. Even without a final layout, you can still plan how you will use lead capture technology and how your demo stations will integrate into your booth.

9. Order Long-Lead Items Now

Custom-built elements, AV gear, branded tech, and specialty furniture often take several weeks to produce and ship. Get ahead by placing those orders now.

10. Plan Install, Dismantle, And Storage Logistics

Work with your designer to start planning the logistics. Determine how the booth will ship, who’s installing it, how long setup takes, and where it’ll go after the show. These details don’t require a floor plan, but they make a big difference when showtime comes.

You don’t have to wait around for the exhibitor kit to show up. You can get started now with our exhibit designers. Contact Lighthouse Exhibits to learn more.