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Booth Layout Guide
Overview
The Expolinc Booth Designer supports the standard trade fair booth layout types. Each layout determines how walls are arranged, which sides are open, and what components are needed.
Layout Types
Inline (Row Booth)
A booth with one back wall and open front side. The most economical and common layout for small spaces.
Front (open)
┌─────────────────────┐
│ │
│ │ ← Side wall (optional)
│ │
└─────────────────────┘
Back wall
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Open sides | 1 (front) |
| Typical dimensions | 3m–6m wide × 2m–3m deep |
| Walls | 1 back wall, 0–2 partial side walls |
| Connectors | 0–2 corner connectors |
| Best for | Small budgets, product display, 1–2 staff |
Example command:
Build a 4m wide inline booth, 2.5m high, with 2m depth,
and double-sided side walls
Corner (2-Side Open)
A booth with two adjacent walls forming a 90° corner. Two aisles of foot traffic.
Front (open)
┌─────────────────────┐
│ │
│ │
│ ┌────┤
│ │ │
Side (open) └────┘
Wall B
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Open sides | 2 (front and one side) |
| Typical dimensions | 3m–6m per wall |
| Walls | 2 walls at 90° |
| Connectors | 1 × 90° corner connector |
| Best for | Medium budgets, higher visibility, product demonstration |
Example command:
Build a corner booth with walls 4m and 3m, 2.5m high,
with a storage room behind the 4m wall
Peninsula (3-Side Open / U-Shape)
A U-shaped booth at the end of a row, open on three sides.
Front (open)
┌─────────────────────┐
│ │
│ │
│ │
└───────┬─────┬───────┘
│ │
Wall A│ │Wall B
│ │
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Open sides | 3 (front, left, right) |
| Typical dimensions | 4m–8m wide × 3m–6m deep |
| Walls | 3 walls (back + 2 sides) |
| Connectors | 2 × 90° corner connectors |
| Best for | Large product displays, high traffic, 3+ staff |
Example command:
Build a 6m wide by 4m deep peninsula booth, 2.5m high,
with backlit back wall
Island (4-Side Open)
A freestanding booth open on all sides. Maximum visibility and foot traffic.
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│ │
│ │
│ │
│ │
└─────────────────────┘
Open on all 4 sides
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Open sides | 4 (all sides) |
| Typical dimensions | 4m–12m per side |
| Walls | 4 walls (full perimeter) |
| Connectors | 4 × 90° corner connectors |
| Best for | Flagship presence, large brands, product launches, 4+ staff |
Example command:
Build a 6×4m island booth with 2.5m walls, backlit on
walls 0 and 2, with a storage room on wall 1
Face-to-Face
Two parallel walls facing opposite aisles, open on the sides.
Side (open)
┌─────────────────────┐
│ Wall A │
└─────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────┐
│ Wall B │
└─────────────────────┘
Side (open)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Open sides | 2 (left, right) |
| Typical dimensions | 3m–6m per wall, 2m–4m apart |
| Walls | 2 parallel walls |
| Connectors | None (freestanding) |
| Best for | Through-aisle positions, product display both sides |
Grid System
Expolinc components use a 990mm grid (standard exhibition grid). Wall widths should ideally be multiples of this grid for optimal component fit.
| Grid Units | Width (mm) | Standard Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5× grid | 495 | — |
| 1× grid | 990 | 950mm (nominal) |
| 2× grid | 1980 | 1950mm |
| 3× grid | 2970 | 2950mm |
| 4× grid | 3960 | 3950mm |
| 5× grid | 4950 | 4950mm |
| Custom | Any | Built from multiple sections |
The layout engine automatically selects the best combination of standard sizes to match requested booth dimensions.
Component Placement Rules
Wall Orientation
Z (up)
│
│ ┌──────────────┐
│ │ │
│ │ Wall │──→ Y (depth)
│ │ │
│ └──────────────┘
└────────────────────→ X (width)
- Walls are created in the XY plane (vertical)
- Rotation is around the Z axis
- 0° = facing +Y direction
- 90° = facing +X direction
- 180° = facing −Y direction
- −90° = facing −X direction
Corner Joining
When two walls meet at a corner:
- The corner connector is placed at the intersection point
- Each wall is inset by half the profile thickness from the corner
- The connector bridges the gap and provides structural continuity
Storage Room Placement
Storage rooms are placed behind a wall (on the exterior side):
- Width matches the wall section it attaches to
- Depth extends outward from the booth
- A door is placed on the interior side
Size Recommendations
| Booth Size | Layout | Components Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 m² (3×3m) | Inline | 1× Classic Frame wall, 2× side walls |
| 12 m² (4×3m) | Corner | 2× walls, 1× corner connector |
| 18 m² (6×3m) | Peninsula | 3× walls, 2× corner connectors |
| 24 m² (6×4m) | Island | 4× walls, 4× corner connectors |
| 36 m² (6×6m) | Island | 4× walls (larger), 4× corner connectors |
| 48 m² (8×6m) | Island | 4× walls + storage rooms |
| 88 m² | Custom | Multiple wall sections, storage, backlit |
Combining Classic Frame and Light Frame
Classic Frame and Light Frame modules are fully compatible and can be mixed within a single booth:
- Classic Frame — Standard wall sections with SEG fabric graphics
- Light Frame — Backlit sections for highlights, logos, product emphasis
- Integration — Same frame dimensions, connectors, and grid system
Design guideline: Use Light Frame for 20–30% of wall area (brand focal points) and Classic Frame for the remaining area.
Example Booth Configurations
Example 1: 12m² Corner Booth
Layout: Corner
Width A: 4000mm → 1× Classic Frame 3950mm + 1× filler 50mm
Width B: 3000mm → 1× Classic Frame 2950mm + 1× filler 50mm
Height: 2500mm
System: Classic Frame
Backlit: Wall A (brand logo area)
Storage: 1950×1000mm behind Wall B
Example 2: 24m² Island Booth with Backlit
Layout: Island
Width: 6000mm → 1× Classic Frame 4950mm + 1× 950mm
Depth: 4000mm → 1× Classic Frame 3950mm
Height: 2500mm
System: Classic Frame + Light Frame
Backlit: Walls 0, 2
Storage: 1950×1000mm on Wall 1
Example 3: 36m² Large Island
Layout: Island
Width: 6000mm → 2× Classic Frame 2950mm per side
Depth: 6000mm → 2× Classic Frame 2950mm per side
Height: 2500mm + 3000mm (feature wall)
System: Classic Frame
Feature: Wall 0 at 3000mm height, double-sided
Storage: 2950×1500mm room on Wall 2
Doors: Sliding door on storage room